Noordeinde 34C
Academiewijk, Leiden
AreaA historic apartment on Noordeinde
This apartment on Noordeinde sits right in the heart of Leiden, surrounded by centuries-old buildings and the buzz of the city. The 57 m² floor area is compact but efficient, and the 1860 construction gives it authentic character. With an E energy label, heating costs will be noticeable. At €269,000, the price is 68% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €837,433, which is keen given the smaller size. For more context, see apartments in Leiden.
The Academiewijk neighbourhood
Academiewijk is a dense, urban area dominated by students and young professionals. With 1,940 residents and 1,120 single-person households, it's a lively, transient community. The urbanity level is very strong (address density 5,351 per km²). There are no resident reviews available, but the CBS data shows a young population: 760 people aged 15-25. For more on the area, see the Academiewijk neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: Jumbo is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants and shops is on your doorstep. For more on the municipality, see Leiden.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via RE/MAX.
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About Noordeinde 34C, Leiden
Is €269,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is €269,000, which is 68% below the neighbourhood average of €837,433. However, this apartment is also 60% smaller than the average (57 m² vs 143 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, but you are paying for a smaller footprint in a prime spot.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label E is on the lower end of the scale, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The label does not directly indicate the condition of the building's insulation or installations.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Academiewijk is very urban with a high density of shops and services. The nearest supermarket (Jumbo) is 391 m away, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. The train station is 1.3 km, and the city centre is on your doorstep. It's a lively area with many young residents.
What is the typical buyer profile in this area?
The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (1,120 out of 1,465 households) and a large 15-25 age group (760 residents). This suggests a student and young professional population. The housing stock is mostly older (88.2% built before 1945), and 30% are owner-occupied.
How does the size compare to other apartments in the area?
At 57 m², this apartment is 60% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 143 m². It is a compact unit, typical of historic city-centre apartments. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,926, so this apartment's price per m² is about €4,719, which is below average.
What is the public transport situation?
Leiden Centraal train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
