Rijndijkbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment sits on a leafy street in Leiden, with the authentic feel of a 1920s building. At €295,000, the asking price is 52% below the neighbourhood average of €609,438, partly because the 52 m² floor area is 55% smaller than the typical home in the area. For a compact apartment in this part of town, the price is keen compared to other apartments in Leiden.
Based on two reviews, the Rijndijkbuurt gets a mixed response. One resident calls it a "Lovely neighbourhood", "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another is less enthusiastic: "there are nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads. Community gets a 2 because in my opinion nobody is really connected. No community centre, but also, nobody WANTS to connect with the neighbours either. Houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities." The area is densely built (address density 4,042 per km²) and mostly consists of pre-war homes. For more context, see the Rijndijkbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk away. For secondary schools, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan and Bonaventura Agora Leiden are on your doorstep, while the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a couple of streets away. Primary school St. Joseph is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is within easy reach. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Geurts Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen.
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The asking price of €295,000 is 52% below the neighbourhood average of €609,438. However, the floor area of 52 m² is also 55% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 116 m². Compared to other apartments in Leiden, the price per square metre works out at about €5,673, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €5,665 per m². So the price reflects the compact size.
Energy label D is the middle of the scale, not the most efficient, but not the worst either. It means you can expect moderate energy costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online, so it reflects the property's calculated energy performance. Many homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower (50% of homes in the area are D or below).
The Rijndijkbuurt is a dense, urban area with good amenities. There's a SPAR supermarket just 449 m away, and a Dekamarkt within 833 m. Several schools are within walking distance, including secondary schools at 221 m and 262 m. The train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Residents mention parks and a convenient location relative to the centre, though some note the community feel could be stronger.
Leiden Centraal train station is 1.6 km from the apartment, about a ten-minute walk. From there, you can reach Amsterdam, The Hague, and other cities. The neighbourhood is very urban (address density 4,042 per km²), so public transport connections are generally good.
The floor area is 52 m², which typically accommodates a one- or two-bedroom layout, but the exact room count is not provided by the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it is unclear whether there is any private outdoor space. You would need to check the property details with the agent.
The building dates from 1920, and the energy label is D. The listing does not provide any information about the condition of the roof, plumbing, or installations. The neighbourhood reviews mention that some houses are "poorly renovated," but this refers to the area in general, not this specific apartment.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden
Auto-translated to English by AIHello, there are nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads. Community gets a 2 because in my opinion nobody is really connected. No community centre, but also, nobody WANTS to connect with the neighbours either. Houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €609,438 | €530,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,665 | – |
| Rent price | €754 p/m | €754 p/m |
How residents experience their district
Police often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AINice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is always quiet to live there, but when you need something from specific shops, it is necessary to leave the village. This also applies to restaurants or clubs, for example. It is a beautiful area along the water, but real parks or forests are missing here.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood growing up in a neighbourhood like this and a nice environment for a dog
Auto-translated to English by AIHello, there are nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads. Community gets a 2 because in my opinion nobody is really connected. No community centre, but also, nobody WANTS to connect with the neighbours either. Houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is very varied in housing. You can find social housing and owner-occupied homes here. In the middle of the neighbourhood there is an industrial estate. To the east, high-rise buildings with apartments and student flats. To the north-west, there are mainly terraced houses. The neighbourhood is located on Lammeschansweg and almost directly on the motorway, so it is easily accessible. There are also many amenities such as a Plus, Intersport, Gamma, etc.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €636,380 | €653,383 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,274 | – |
| Rent price | €1,721 p/m | €1,596 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,940 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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