Levendaal-Oost, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hogewoerd sits in one of Leiden's oldest streets, with a 1750 facade that gives the home real character. The 89 m² floor plan is compact but well-proportioned, and the D energy label means heating costs will be noticeable. At €425,000, the price is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €539,250, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Leiden.
Levendaal-Oost is a dense, urban neighbourhood with 2,895 residents packed into a very strong urban area (5,642 addresses per km²). Most households are single-person (1,585), and the average household size is just 1.4. One resident describes it as "lively and cosy" and notes it is a "nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach." The neighbourhood Levendaal-Oost is popular with students and young professionals, given the high proportion of 15-45 year olds.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and Hoogvliet is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For schools, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (Athena) is a five-minute walk, and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is about the same distance. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city centre with all amenities close by.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Jimmy Vastgoed B.V., Funda, Vastgoed Nederland and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Hogewoerd 131B, Leiden
Very good · 1 resident
Nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach.
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About Hogewoerd 131B, Leiden
The asking price of €425,000 is 21% below the average asking price in Levendaal-Oost (€539,250) and exactly matches the median. Given the 89 m² floor area, that works out at €4,775 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,395 per m². So it is priced keenly for the area.
Levendaal-Oost is a very urban, lively area with a high density of addresses. It is popular with singles and young adults, over half the population is between 15 and 45. One resident calls it "lively and cosy" and says it is a safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach. There are 162 reported crimes in the area, which is typical for a city centre.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht.
Dekamarkt is just 49 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in seconds. Hoogvliet is 324 metres, and Albert Heijn is 524 metres. There are also plenty of restaurants within a couple of streets, the nearest is 300 metres away.
The energy label is D. That is average for a pre-war building, the home was built in 1750, so it will have single glazing and limited insulation. Expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home, but the compact size (89 m²) helps keep bills manageable.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. Given the apartment is on Hogewoerd in the city centre, it is unlikely to have private outdoor space. The nearest park or public garden is 200 metres away.
With 89 m², it could have two or three rooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Levendaal-Oost
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