Havenwijk-Zuid, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Herengracht sits in one of Leiden's most picturesque spots, with the canal right outside your window. Built in 1800, it has the high ceilings and classic proportions you'd expect from a building of that era. At 107 m², it's more than double the average size of other apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, a real bonus if you're used to compact city living. The asking price of €548,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €464,000, but the extra space explains much of that. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in size and price.
Havenwijk-Zuid is the historic heart of Leiden, with a very high density of addresses (5,750 per km²), you're right in the thick of it. The area is popular with singles and couples: 765 one-person households and only 150 households with children. It's a mix of ages, with a good spread from students to retirees. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so it's hard to get a local's perspective, but the neighbourhood Havenwijk-Zuid is known for its lively atmosphere and canal-side walks.
For your morning bread and groceries, Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. Schools are a bit further out: the nearest primary school, De Pionier, is a ten-minute walk, while secondary schools like Bonaventura College and Stedelijk Gymnasium are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city where most daily needs are within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Graal Makelaardij and other platforms.
Details of this home
Herengracht 45B, Leiden
Data from Havenwijk-Zuid
Data from Havenwijk-Zuid
42 within 5 km
88 within 5 km
About Herengracht 45B, Leiden
The asking price is above the neighbourhood median of €464,000, but this apartment is also much larger than average, 107 m² versus 50 m². The price per m² works out at about €5,121, which is below the neighbourhood average of €10,216 per m², so you're getting more space for your money. It's a fair price given the size and location.
The energy label is D, which is average for a building from 1800. In the neighbourhood, half of homes have label A+ and half have label D or lower, so this one sits in the less efficient group. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home, but the historic character and high ceilings are part of the trade-off.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well connected, but you'll need to factor in that distance if you commute by train.
Havenwijk-Zuid is very central, with a supermarket (Dekamarkt) just 300 metres away and a GP surgery 200 metres away. Restaurants and a park are also within a few minutes' walk. It's a dense, urban area with everything you need close by.
Currently, there are only 4 apartments for sale in Havenwijk-Zuid, with prices ranging from €425,000 to €589,000. This is a small sample, so the market is quite tight. In the past year, 18 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average selling time of 46 days.
With 107 m² and a central location, it could work for a small family, but the neighbourhood has few children, only 125 residents under 15. Most households are singles or couples. Schools are within walking distance, but the area is more geared towards city living than family suburbs.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Havenwijk-Zuid
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