De Waard, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kruidenhof feels fresh and efficient, with a compact 50 m² floor area that is 67% larger than the neighbourhood average. Built in 2020 and carrying an A+++ energy label, it is exceptionally energy-efficient. The rent of €1,695 per month is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €1,875, but the modern specs and larger floor area justify the premium. For context, this is one of only three rental apartments currently available in apartments in Leiden.
De Waard is a dense urban area with a very strong city feel, the address density is over 5,000 addresses per km². The population is young, with many 25-to-45-year-olds and a mix of singles and families. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-family homes (74%) and a balanced tenure split between owner-occupied and rental. It is a short walk to the park and a couple of streets away from restaurants and a supermarket. For more on the area, see the De Waard neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk. There are several schools within walking distance: Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and De Pionier primary school is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality of Leiden manages the area; read more about the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Rotsvast Leiden.
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The rent of €1,695 is above the neighbourhood median of €1,875, but the apartment is larger (50 m² vs 30 m² average) and newer (built 2020, A+++ energy label). Given the modern specs and energy efficiency, the price is in line with what you would expect for a high-quality rental in this part of Leiden.
The apartment has an A+++ energy label, which is the highest possible rating. This means it is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. The building was constructed in 2020, so it meets modern insulation and ventilation standards.
De Waard is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population and a mix of singles and families. It has a high address density (over 5,000 per km²) and a strong city feel. There are parks, restaurants, and supermarkets within walking distance, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
The train station is 2.0 km from the apartment, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
Yes, Albert Heijn is 620 metres away (just around the corner), and Dekamarkt is 668 metres away (a five-minute walk). Several other supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk.
Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary school) is 487 metres away, and De Pionier primary school is 716 metres away. Both are within walking distance.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €468,000 | €479,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,371 | – |
| Rent price | €1,798 p/m | €1,798 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €605,295 | €505,429 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,991 | – |
| Rent price | €2,322 p/m | €2,287 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 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 | – |
Kruidenhof 13, Leiden
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