Academiewijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Galgewater sits right in the historic heart of Leiden, with the water literally on your doorstep. At 120 m² it is spacious, though the layout and original features from 1901 give it a character that modern builds rarely match. The asking price of €1,025,000 is 26% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which makes it a keen proposition compared to other apartments in Leiden.
Academiewijk is the historic core of Leiden, packed with students and young professionals. Over half the residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. It is a very urban area, the address density is among the highest in the country. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: it is lively, central, and dominated by the university. The neighbourhood Academiewijk is one of the most characteristic parts of the city.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and AH to go, Aldi, SPAR and Dirk are all within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are a couple of streets away: Haanstra Basisschool is a ten-minute walk, and Vrije School Mareland is about the same distance. The municipality Leiden has everything you need within easy reach, from restaurants (a stone's throw away) to the train station, which is a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Graal Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Galgewater 11, Leiden
Data from Academiewijk
Data from Academiewijk
47 within 5 km
97 within 5 km
About Galgewater 11, Leiden
The asking price is 26% below the average asking price in Academiewijk, which is €1,385,417. However, this apartment is also 41% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 205 m². Given its central location and historic character, the price appears keen relative to other listings, but the energy label E means higher heating costs to expect.
The energy label is E. This is common for a building from 1901, in fact, all homes in Academiewijk have a label D or lower. Label E means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher energy bills compared to a modern home. It is worth factoring in potential improvements.
Academiewijk is very central and lively, with a high density of shops and restaurants. There are five supermarkets within a five-minute walk, including Jumbo and AH to go. Primary schools are also within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city centre is right on your doorstep.
The neighbourhood is dominated by students and young professionals, over half the residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. It is a very urban, historic area with a high turnover of rental properties. Owner-occupied homes like this one are relatively rare, making up about 30% of the housing stock.
There are currently 6 apartments for sale in Academiewijk, with prices ranging from €475,000 to €2,795,000. The median price is €837,500, so this apartment is above the median but below the average. The market is relatively small, so choices are limited.
In the most recent data, there were 102 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. Given the high population density and central location, this is not unusually high for a city centre area. The presence of students and nightlife may contribute to certain types of incidents.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Academiewijk
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