Havenwijk-Zuid, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Nieuwe Rijn sits right on one of Leiden's most picturesque canals. Built in 1650, it carries centuries of character in its walls and beams. With 100 m² of living space, it is twice the size of the average apartment in the neighbourhood, a rare find in the historic centre. The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €464,000, but the generous floor area explains much of that. For context, apartments in Leiden in this price bracket typically offer less space.
Havenwijk-Zuid is the historic core of Leiden, with a very high density of 5,750 addresses per km². It is a neighbourhood of mostly small households, 765 one-person households out of 1,150 total, and a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 25 to 45. The area has no reviews from residents in the data, so the picture comes from the statistics: a lively, urban environment where most homes were built before 1945. The neighbourhood Havenwijk-Zuid is known for its canals, bridges and proximity to the city's amenities.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn are just around the corner. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and Bonaventura College are a five-minute walk away, while the Lorentz primary school and Basisschool St. Joseph are a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city centre where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaarsgilde REMAX, REMAX Makelaarsgilde and Funda.
Details of this home
Nieuwe Rijn 111A, Leiden
Data from Havenwijk-Zuid
Data from Havenwijk-Zuid
41 within 5 km
87 within 5 km
About Nieuwe Rijn 111A, Leiden
The asking price is €495,000, which is above the neighbourhood median of €464,000 and the average sold price of €466,778. However, this apartment has 100 m², which is double the neighbourhood average of 50 m². On a per-square-metre basis, the price of €4,950 is well below the neighbourhood average of €10,216/m², so you are getting significantly more space for your money.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. Heating costs are likely to be higher than in a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A+ and 50% have label D or lower, so this home falls in the less efficient half. You may want to consider energy-saving improvements.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The station offers connections to Amsterdam, The Hague and other major cities.
In the most recent data, 65 crimes were recorded in Havenwijk-Zuid. Given the high population density and central location, this is not unusual for a city centre. The area is lively and popular with students and young professionals.
At the time of writing, there are only 4 apartments for sale in Havenwijk-Zuid, with prices ranging from €425,000 to €589,000. This limited supply means that homes in this area do not stay on the market long, the average time to sell is 46 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Havenwijk-Zuid
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