Transvaalbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 46 m² apartment on Lopsenstraat 18A sits in the Transvaalbuurt, a neighbourhood with a young, urban vibe. The home dates from 1928 but has an energy label A, so it's efficient for its age. At €349,000, the asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €414,800, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Leiden.
The Transvaalbuurt is a dense, very strongly urban area (4,179 addresses per km²) with a young population, many students and singles. One resident describes it as "a typical student neighbourhood" and notes it is "reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed." Another calls it "a cosy good neighbourhood" with nice people, adding that bikes sometimes get stolen but there are no major burglaries. The neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt has a mix of housing, with 36% single-family homes and 38% owner-occupied.
For groceries, you have an AH to go and an Aldi just around the corner, and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, is a five-minute walk, and there are several others nearby. A GP practice is also a five-minute walk, and Leiden's central station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers all city amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Kompas makelaars & taxateurs.
Details of this home
Lopsenstraat 18A, Leiden
Good · 2 residents
The neighbourhood is quite simple along a road, and there are often students outside in the evenings. It is reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a safe neighbourhood with nice people, I have never had any bad experiences, but sometimes bikes are stolen, but no major burglaries, there is a supermarket, station, GP and school all within walking distance, sometimes it is a bit dirty
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About Lopsenstraat 18A, Leiden
The asking price is 16% below the average asking price in the Transvaalbuurt (€414,800) and also below the median of €369,000. Given the compact 46 m² size, the price per m² works out at about €7,587, which is above the neighbourhood average of €6,386 per m². So the absolute price is low, but you pay a premium per square metre.
The Transvaalbuurt is a very urban area with a young, student-heavy population. Two residents describe it as safe and cosy, though one mentions occasional bike theft. It has a supermarket, GP, school and train station all within walking distance. The area has a high density of addresses and a lively street scene.
The flat has energy label A, which is very efficient. This is notable for a home built in 1928, most properties in the neighbourhood (60%) have labels D or lower. You can expect low heating costs and a good level of insulation.
Leiden Centraal station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you have direct trains to Amsterdam, The Hague and other major cities.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: an AH to go and Aldi at about 450 m, and a Jumbo at 484 m. A SPAR is also within 900 m. For daily groceries you are well covered.
Residents give mixed but generally positive views. One says it is "reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed," while another says it is "safe" with no major burglaries, though bikes are sometimes stolen. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 146, which is moderate for a dense urban area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt
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