Levendaal-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kruitschip sits in the lively Levendaal-West neighbourhood, right in the historic centre of Leiden. With 81 m² of living space, it is a good 50% larger than the average apartment in the area. The home dates from 1892 but has an A energy label, so it is well insulated. At €639,000, the asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €512,188, which reflects the extra space and efficiency. For comparison, see other apartments in Leiden.
Levendaal-West is a densely built, historic part of Leiden with a very strong urban character (over 6,200 addresses per km²). The population is young and mobile: most households are single-person, and the largest age group is 25 to 45. There are few families with children. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-war buildings, all homes were built before 1945. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from statistics. The neighbourhood Levendaal-West is compact and central, with everything within walking distance.
For your morning bread, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, OBS Lucas van Leyden is a five-minute walk, and Haanstra Basisschool is similarly close. The neighbourhood has a high density of shops, restaurants and services, a restaurant is on your doorstep. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city centre with all amenities nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via WVK Makelaars Voorburg and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kruitschip 41, Leiden
Data from Levendaal-West
Data from Levendaal-West
45 within 5 km
90 within 5 km
About Kruitschip 41, Leiden
The asking price is 25% above the average asking price in Levendaal-West (€512,188), but this apartment is also 50% larger than the neighbourhood average (81 m² vs 54 m²). Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €679,545, so the price is in line with what buyers have been paying for larger units.
Levendaal-West is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a young population. Most residents live alone, and the area is packed with amenities, supermarkets, schools and restaurants are all within a few minutes' walk. The streets are historic and lively, typical of Leiden's city centre.
The apartment has an A energy label, which is excellent for a building from 1892. This means it is well insulated and you can expect relatively low energy costs. The neighbourhood consists entirely of pre-war buildings, so this home stands out in terms of efficiency.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. OBS Lucas van Leyden is 287 metres away, Haanstra Basisschool is 307 metres, and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is 569 metres. Secondary schools are about 1.4 km away.
In a very urban, central neighbourhood like Levendaal-West, street parking is often limited and may require a permit. You would need to check with the municipality for specific arrangements.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Levendaal-West
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