Havenwijk-Zuid, Leiden
This apartment on Maalderijstraat 56 sits in Havenwijk-Zuid, a lively part of Leiden's historic centre. Built in 1937, the building has that pre-war character you find throughout this district. With a price of €825,000, this home is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which sits at €561,450. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,113, while this apartment comes in at €7,639 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its size and central location.
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 110 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 108 m². The home has been on the market since August 2026. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing, so those details are not available.
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The neighbourhood has 1,810 inhabitants, with a high proportion of single-person households (67%). It's a busy area, with an address density of 5,750 per km², making it very strongly urban. The crime figure stands at 65 total offences, which you can interpret as you see fit. For more on the area, see the Havenwijk-Zuid neighbourhood.
Groceries are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For schools, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away, and De Pionier primary school is also nearby. The GP, Huisartsencentrum Leiden, is just around the corner, and the Haven Apotheek is right next to it. Public transport is convenient: bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zijlsingel, on your doorstep, and Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Leiden page.
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. Regarding address risks, the noise levels from road traffic, railway, and aircraft are all below the relevant standards, according to 2022 and 2023 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Emil NVM Makelaars || Den Haag - Voorburg - Zoetermeer and their listing on Pararius.
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Details of this home
The 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 Maalderijstraat 56, Leiden
The asking price of €825,000 is 47% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €561,450. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,113, while this apartment is listed at €7,639 per m². This puts the home on the high side compared to the local market.
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is stated as 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration lists 110 m². There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing.
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, but it is not available for this property at this time.
The noise levels from road traffic are 48 dB Lden, from railway 30 dB Lden, and from aircraft 42 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards according to the 2022 and 2023 data. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970 (1937). This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this home.
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 448 metres, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away at 578 metres. There are also other options within a short walk, including another Albert Heijn and two Hoogvliet stores.
Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan, a secondary school, is a couple of streets away at 578 metres. De Pionier, a primary school, is also nearby at 597 metres. Other schools within walking distance include Bonaventura Agora Leiden and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden.
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zijlsingel, on your doorstep at 149 metres, and also at Leiden, Oosterkerkstraat at 190 metres. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about a ten-minute walk away at 1.6 km.
Havenwijk-Zuid is a lively, very strongly urban area in the centre of Leiden. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10. One resident notes that everything is close by, but there is a lack of nature. Another mentions that the station is nearby and they don't feel unsafe at night.
The listing does not state the energy label. The agent has not published this field. Other details like the number of rooms and floor area are provided, but the energy label is missing.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €561,450 | €536,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,113 | – |
| Rent price | €1,823 p/m | €1,823 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €573,884 | €478,573 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,623 | – |
| Rent price | €2,093 p/m | €2,014 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 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 | €583,886 | €529,793 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,052 | – |
| Rent price | €1,945 p/m | €1,905 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Maalderijstraat 56, Leiden
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