Rijndijkbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hoge Rijndijk sits in a lively part of Leiden, where the streets have an authentic feel and the city centre is a short walk away. At €450,000, the asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €609,438, which makes it a keen option for a home of this size. For more context, have a look at other apartments in Leiden.
The neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt gets a 7.19 out of 10 from two residents. One calls it a "Lovely neighbourhood" and says: "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." The other gives a 6.0, noting: "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 with many singles and younger residents, and most homes date from before 1945.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and SPAR and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Schools are plentiful: Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Emil NVM Makelaars || Den Haag Voorburg Zoetermeer.
Details of this home
Hoge Rijndijk 36, Leiden
Good · 2 residents
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.
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About Hoge Rijndijk 36, Leiden
The asking price of €450,000 is 26% below the average asking price in Rijndijkbuurt (€609,438). However, this apartment is also smaller than average at 62 m². Compared to the median price of €530,000, it sits well below, making it a relatively affordable option in the neighbourhood.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 12.5% of homes have label A, and none have A+. Label B means lower energy costs compared to older homes, though the building dates from 1915 so some heat loss is possible.
Leiden's main train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
Residents have mixed views. One describes a friendly, helpful community with authentic houses and a convenient location. Another feels neighbours are disconnected and that houses are poorly renovated. The area has many singles and young adults, with a mix of families and older residents.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, on your doorstep. One resident mentions nice parks to walk in, though they are broken up by roads. The neighbourhood is densely built but has some green spots.
Sold homes in Rijndijkbuurt spent an average of 53 days on the market, which is moderate. With only 8 apartments currently for sale, supply is limited, but the price of this one is notably below average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt