Havenwijk-Zuid, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Oosterkerkstraat 24 sits in the heart of Leiden, a stone's throw from the city's canals and lively streets. Built in 2022, it offers a fresh, energy-efficient living space with an A+++ label. At 97 m², it's nearly double the average size of apartments in the neighbourhood, and the asking price of €775,000 is 60% above the local average of €485,500, reflecting its premium specs. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely, but this one stands out for its combination of size and modern build.
Havenwijk-Zuid is a dense, lively part of Leiden's city centre, with 5,750 addresses per km². The area is home to many singles (765 one-person households) and a mix of ages, with a notable share of 25-45 year olds. It's a neighbourhood where you'll find restaurants and a park just a couple of streets away. The housing stock is mostly older, but this apartment is part of the 28.6% built after 2010. For more on the area, see the Havenwijk-Zuid neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk. For schools, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and De Pionier primary school is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and library are within a few minutes' stroll. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Leiden, known for its historic centre and university vibe.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively via RE/MAX.
Details of this home
Oosterkerkstraat 24, Leiden
Data from Havenwijk-Zuid
Data from Havenwijk-Zuid
39 within 5 km
87 within 5 km
About Oosterkerkstraat 24, Leiden
The asking price is 60% above the neighbourhood average of €485,500, but this apartment is also 94% larger than the typical 50 m² home in Havenwijk-Zuid. It's a new-build with an A+++ energy label, which is rare in an area where half the homes have a D or lower label. So the price reflects the premium size and modern efficiency.
At 97 m², this apartment is nearly double the average floor area of 50 m² for homes currently for sale in Havenwijk-Zuid. That makes it one of the larger apartments available in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. In a neighbourhood where half the homes have a D label or worse, this is a significant advantage.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other major cities.
Albert Heijn is 424 metres away (a five-minute walk), and Dekamarkt is 522 metres away. Hoogvliet and another Albert Heijn are within 800 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is 561 metres away, and De Pionier primary school is 619 metres away. Several other secondary schools, including Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden, are within a ten-minute walk.
Havenwijk-Zuid recorded 65 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a central urban area. The neighbourhood has a mix of residents and is generally considered a lively, safe part of Leiden.
Currently, there are only 4 apartments for sale in Havenwijk-Zuid, with an average price of €485,500. This apartment is the most expensive and largest among them.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Havenwijk-Zuid
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