Levendaal-Oost, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Levendaal sits in the heart of Leiden, where the streets hum with student life and the canals are never far away. At 124 m² it is spacious for a city-centre flat, and with an energy label B it is reasonably efficient for a 1930s building. The asking price of €525,000 is in line with the market, the average in the neighbourhood is €539,250, but this home is larger than the typical 107 m². For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Levendaal-Oost is a lively, dense part of the city centre with over 5,600 addresses per km². Most residents live alone (1,585 one-person households), and the average household size is just 1.4. One resident describes it as a "Lively and cosy" neighbourhood where "everything is within easy reach." The area is dominated by pre-war housing (78% built before 1945), and two-thirds of homes are rented. The neighbourhood Levendaal-Oost has a mix of students and young professionals, with a small number of families.
For daily groceries, the Hoogvliet is practically on your doorstep at just 11 metres away, you can pop out in your slippers. A couple of streets further you will find Ekoplaza and Dekamarkt. For school runs, OBS Lucas van Leyden is a five-minute walk, and the Haanstra Basisschool is similarly close. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city centre where most amenities are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Alpina Makelaardij and Funda.
Details of this home
Levendaal 29A, Leiden
Very good · 1 resident
Nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach.
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About Levendaal 29A, Leiden
The asking price of €525,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €539,250, but this apartment is larger than the typical 107 m². The average price per m² in the area is €5,395, so at €4,234 per m² this home is priced keenly. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €475,443, so the asking price is on the high side compared to recent sales.
Levendaal-Oost is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It is popular with students and young professionals, most households are single-person. One resident calls it "Lively and cosy" and notes that everything is within easy reach. The area has a mix of shops, restaurants and cultural venues, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just 11 metres from the front door, literally on your doorstep. Other supermarkets within a few minutes' walk include Ekoplaza (311 m) and Dekamarkt (341 m). For daily shopping you will not have to go far.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: OBS Lucas van Leyden (409 m) and Haanstra Basisschool (427 m). For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 845 m away. The area has a total of 89 schools within 5 km, so there is plenty of choice.
The apartment has energy label B, which is above average for the neighbourhood, only 14% of homes in Levendaal-Oost have label A or better, and 43% have label C. Label B means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so heating costs should be manageable.
The neighbourhood recorded 162 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a city centre. One resident describes it as a "Nice safe neighbourhood." As with any central urban area, it is always wise to check recent crime statistics for the specific street.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or other cities. The station area also has bus connections and bike parking.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Levendaal-Oost
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