A bright start in the Vogelwijk
This apartment on Nieuweroord 6 sits in the Vogelwijk, a leafy corner of Leiden where the city meets the trees. Built in 2020, it is a modern home with an A+++ energy label, so it is an efficient label and energy costs should be modest. The asking price of €495,000 is 49% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €980,000, and it is the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in this part of Leiden. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price, but this one is positioned at the lower end of the local market.
A compact, modern layout
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 59 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy. The home is fully insulated, with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery ventilation system. There is a balcony, and the property is described as being at the edge of a forest, near a park, in a sheltered spot with a free view. It is full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €121.96.
Life in the Vogelwijk
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I enjoy living here." Another mentions the "beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment" and the "indoor route to the supermarket", adding that "bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes" and "enough schools at every level" make it "a place to be". The neighbourhood itself has 1,345 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. It is a quiet, green area, though the reviews are limited in number, so they give only a snapshot of daily life here. For more detail, the Vogelwijk neighbourhood page has further information.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The nearest supermarket, AH to go, is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. De Leidse Houtschool primary school is on your doorstep, and Woutertje Pieterse is a five-minute walk. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Boender, and the pharmacy, Poli Apotheek LUMC, are both a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Leiden, Albinusdreef is on your doorstep with lines 9 and 56, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area, the municipality of Leiden, offers plenty of options for work and leisure.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €471,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €323,000 to €471,000. As for the address, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and industrial noise at 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. Rail, aircraft and other noise sources are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the flood risk is low for both now and 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Finke makelaars and Finke makelaars on Funda.
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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.
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About Nieuweroord 6, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €471,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 46%, from €323,000 in 2020 to €471,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the property has appreciated, but the asking price is set by the seller.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 59 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the property is described as being at the edge of a forest, near a park, in a sheltered spot with a free view. It is full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €121.96.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is designed to use less energy for heating and cooling, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The property was built in 2020 and is fully insulated, with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery ventilation system. These features contribute to the home's energy performance, though the label itself is the official rating.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Industrial noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. Rail noise is 35 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, and these are below their respective norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself, so actual noise levels may vary.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on area-level data from public sources, such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and it is not an inspection of this specific home. A low indication means that, at the area level, there are no major concerns about foundation issues, but it does not guarantee the condition of this particular property.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The flood risk for this address is low, both for the current situation and for 2050. This is an area-level indication from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of the property itself. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are general indications for the area, so they should be considered as background information rather than a precise forecast for this home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket, AH to go, is about 700 metres away, and Albert Heijn is just over 750 metres. De Leidse Houtschool primary school is about 170 metres away, and Woutertje Pieterse is around 320 metres. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Boender, is about 450 metres away, and the pharmacy, Poli Apotheek LUMC, is a similar distance. The hospital, Basalt Revalidatiecentrum, is about 480 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Albinusdreef, about 170 metres away, with bus lines 9 and 56. Another stop, Leiden, Lijsterstraat, is about 235 metres away with lines 20, 21 and 50. Leiden Centraal train station is about 720 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. These connections make it easy to get around Leiden and beyond, though travel times depend on the route and time of day.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Vogelwijk is a residential area with 1,345 inhabitants. It has a mix of ages, with 28% of residents between 15 and 25 years old, and 22% aged 65 or older. Half of the households are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I enjoy living here." Another mentions the "beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment" and the "indoor route to the supermarket".
How does this apartment compare to others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €495,000 is 49% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €980,000, and it is the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in the Vogelwijk. The living area of 59 m² is 68% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 184 m². The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,150, while this apartment is listed at €8,390 per m², based on the agent's listing.
