Fortuinwijk-Zuid, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Joseph Haydnlaan sits in a quiet, green part of Leiden, with the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict's park-like feel just outside the door. At 47 m² it's compact, and the asking price of €270,000 is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €480,300, a keen entry point for buyers who prioritise location over square metres. Compared to other apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its affordability in a sought-after area.
Fortuinwijk-Zuid is a calm, leafy neighbourhood with a mix of older and newer housing. One resident, who has lived here only two weeks, describes it as 'a calming environment'. The area is predominantly built between 1945 and 1970, and most homes are apartments. With 2,085 residents and a high proportion of single-person households (675), it's a place where many people live alone or as couples. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 2,504 per km²), yet the park is just a couple of streets away. For more context, see the Fortuinwijk-Zuid neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Hoogvliet is on your doorstep, and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Apollo is just around the corner, and Het Vlietland College for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The train station is 2.3 km away, so you'd cycle or take a bus. The municipality of Leiden keeps the area well-maintained, with green spaces and local shops nearby, read more about the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via April makelaars Leiden.
Details of this home
Joseph Haydnlaan 70, Leiden
Good · 1 resident
I've only lived here for two weeks and I find it a calming environment
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About Joseph Haydnlaan 70, Leiden
The asking price of €270,000 is 44% below the average asking price in Fortuinwijk-Zuid (€480,300), but the apartment is also smaller than average at 47 m². The price per square metre works out at about €5,745, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,768 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range rating, not the most efficient, but not the worst either. In the neighbourhood, 41.7% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme.
Very convenient. The nearest supermarket, Hoogvliet, is just 140 metres away, on your doorstep. Jumbo is about 660 metres, a ten-minute walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a kilometre, including an AH XL. For daily groceries, you won't need to go far.
There are several schools within walking distance. Montessorischool Apollo (primary) is 121 metres away, and De Astronaut (primary) is 372 metres. For secondary education, Het Vlietland College is 291 metres away. There are also special education schools nearby, like Korte Vlietsch for ZMLK at 175 metres.
Leiden Centraal station is 2.3 km from the apartment. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The neighbourhood recorded 78 total crimes in the latest data, which for a densely populated urban area (2,504 addresses per km²) is moderate. The resident review mentions a 'calming environment', suggesting it feels safe and peaceful.
Yes, the neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (675 out of 1,235 households) and few households with children (195). The average household size is 1.7, so it's very much a place for singles and couples. The apartment itself is compact at 47 m², which suits that lifestyle.
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