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Levendaal-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kruitschip sits in the heart of Leiden, where the streets hum with student life and café culture. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,750 a month, the rent sits 27% above the neighbourhood average of €2,159, which is on the high side compared to other apartments in Leiden.
Levendaal-West is a compact, urban pocket with a young population: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The area has a high address density of over 6,200 per km², so it feels lively and busy. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a mix of singles and a small number of families. For more context, see the Levendaal-West neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Hoogvliet is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is just around the corner. Two primary schools, OBS Lucas van Leyden and Haanstra Basisschool, are a couple of streets away, making the school run a short walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is just a few streets away for a quick break. The municipality of Leiden runs the local services and amenities; you can read more about the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Finke Makelaars and Pararius.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Kruitschip 8, Leiden
The rent of €2,750 is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €2,159, so it is on the high side. The median rent in Levendaal-West is €2,500, and the maximum is €3,000, so this apartment sits near the top end. Whether it is fair depends on the condition and features, which are not fully detailed in the listing.
Rental homes in Levendaal-West are rented out in an average of 21 days, which is relatively fast. This suggests that well-priced properties do not stay on the market long. However, this apartment is priced above average, so it may take a bit longer to find a tenant.
Levendaal-West is a dense, urban area with a young population. Most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. There are supermarkets within a few minutes' walk, and several primary schools are close by. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is just a couple of streets away.
The agent has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Leiden's central train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, trains run to major cities across the Netherlands.
Yes, a park or public garden is 0.4 km away, just a couple of streets from the apartment. It is a good spot for a quick walk or to sit outside. The neighbourhood is very urban, so green space is limited but accessible.
The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 31% single-family homes and the rest apartments. About 30% of homes are owner-occupied, and the rest are rental. The area is known for its historic buildings, many dating from the late 19th century.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €484,091 | €375,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,029 | – |
| Rent price | €2,248 p/m | €2,195 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
Auto-translated to English by AINice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €675,142 | €547,258 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,571 | – |
| Rent price | €2,380 p/m | €2,363 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 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 | – |
Kruitschip 8, Leiden
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