Levendaal-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 50 m² apartment on Kruitschip sits in the heart of Leiden, where the streets hum with students and locals. The building dates from 1892, so you get high ceilings and original character, with energy label B keeping things efficient. At €375,000, the asking price is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €512,188, a keen entry point for a home in this sought-after part of town. For context, apartments in Leiden typically command higher prices per square metre.
Levendaal-West is one of Leiden's most urban pockets, with over 6,200 addresses per square kilometre. It's a place of singles and young professionals, 580 one-person households out of 795 total. The streets are lined with restaurants (0.2 km away) and a park, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the area is known for its mix of historic buildings and modern convenience. The neighbourhood Levendaal-West is compact and walkable, with everything you need close by.
For groceries, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: OBS Lucas van Leyden and Haanstra Basisschool. The municipality Leiden offers a dense network of amenities, from libraries to parks, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via WVK Makelaars Voorburg and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Kruitschip 49, Leiden
Data from Levendaal-West
Data from Levendaal-West
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About Kruitschip 49, Leiden
The asking price is 27% below the average asking price in Levendaal-West (€512,188), and also below the median of €475,000. Given the compact size (50 m²) and central location, it is priced keenly compared to other apartments in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably efficient. You can expect lower energy bills compared to older properties with labels D or lower, though exact costs depend on usage.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other cities.
Hoogvliet is just 130 m away, Ekoplaza at 224 m, and SPAR at 404 m. For a larger selection, Albert Heijn is 639 m, all within easy walking distance.
Yes, two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: OBS Lucas van Leyden (280 m) and Haanstra Basisschool (297 m). Secondary schools are 1.4 km away.
Levendaal-West is very urban with a high density of addresses. It's popular with singles and young professionals, with many restaurants and a park nearby. The area is safe, with 60 total crimes reported.
Currently, there are 4 apartments for sale in Levendaal-West, with prices ranging from €348,750 to €750,000. This indicates limited supply.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Levendaal-West