Academiewijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Noordeinde sits in the heart of Leiden, right in the historic centre. At 57 m² it's compact, but the location is hard to beat. The building dates from 1860 and has energy label E, so heating costs are something to factor in. With a price of €269,000, this home is keenly priced compared to other apartments in Leiden, 81% below the neighbourhood average.
Academiewijk is a lively, densely populated neighbourhood right in the city centre. With 1,940 residents and a very high address density (5,351 per km²), it's urban living at its most intense. The area is dominated by students and young professionals, over half the population is between 15 and 25. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: mostly one-person households, few families, and a young, transient feel. The neighbourhood Academiewijk is all about being in the middle of the action.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is about ten minutes away. The municipality Leiden offers everything you need, from restaurants to a train station.
At the time of writing, this home is listed via several channels, including Makelaarsgilde REMAX, Vastgoed Nederland, and Funda.
Details of this home
Noordeinde 34C, Leiden
Data from Academiewijk
Data from Academiewijk
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About Noordeinde 34C, Leiden
The asking price of €269,000 is 81% below the average neighbourhood asking price of €1,385,417. However, this apartment is also much smaller than the neighbourhood average (57 m² vs 205 m²). Given the compact size and energy label E, the price seems in line with what you'd expect for a small historic-centre apartment.
The energy label is E. This means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. The building dates from 1860, which is typical for this neighbourhood, all homes in Academiewijk were built before 1945.
Very convenient. The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 391 metres, just a few minutes' walk. SPAR is at 504 metres, and there are several other options like AH to go, Aldi, and Dirk within 600 metres. For a quick bite, restaurants are just 0.1 km away.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Haanstra Basisschool is 561 metres away, OBS Lucas van Leyden at 658 metres, and Vrije School Mareland at 722 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km from the apartment, about a 15-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach other cities like Amsterdam, The Hague, or Utrecht.
Academiewijk is in the city centre with a very high address density (5,351 per km²), so it's lively rather than quiet. The population is young, with many students. If you enjoy being in the middle of the action with restaurants and shops on your doorstep, this is ideal, but if you prefer peace and quiet, it might not be for you.
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