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Havenwijk-Zuid, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Oranjegracht sits in the heart of Leiden, a city known for its canals and historic streets. With a floor area of 58 m², it is a compact home, and the rent of €979 per month is in line with the market for this size. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price, but this one is keenly priced for its location.
The Havenwijk-Zuid neighbourhood is a lively urban area with a mix of residents. Based on CBS data, it is a densely populated part of the city, with many single-person households and a relatively older population. The area has a strong urban feel, with plenty of amenities within easy reach. Residents here enjoy the convenience of city living, with everything from shops to parks just around the corner.
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk away. There are also several schools nearby, including De Pionier primary school and Bonaventura College for secondary education, both within a short stroll. The neighbourhood is well connected, with a train station about a ten-minute walk away, making it easy to get around. The municipality of Leiden offers a rich cultural scene, with museums, theatres, and restaurants all within easy reach.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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.
About Oranjegracht 149, Leiden
The rent of €979 per month for a 58 m² apartment is in line with the market. The average rent in the neighbourhood is €2,950, but that is for much larger homes, averaging 315 m². At €18.45 per m², this apartment is priced competitively for its size and location in the centre of Leiden.
The energy label is E. This is an official registration from EP-Online, indicating the energy performance of the home. A label E is not the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, just 348 metres away, which is about a five-minute walk. There are also other options nearby, including a Dekamarkt at 530 metres and a Hoogvliet at 733 metres, so you have plenty of choices for your daily groceries.
There are several schools within walking distance. De Pionier primary school is 551 metres away, and for secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is 638 metres away. Other options include Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden at 762 metres, so families have good choices for education.
The train station is 1.9 kilometres from the apartment, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
Yes, this apartment is listed as social housing. This means it is likely subject to income limits and other eligibility criteria set by the housing corporation. The rent of €979 per month is within the social housing threshold, but you would need to check the specific requirements with the provider.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €561,450 | €536,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,113 | – |
| Rent price | €1,823 p/m | €1,823 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €573,884 | €478,573 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,623 | – |
| Rent price | €2,147 p/m | €2,111 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €29 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €585,500 | €530,348 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,064 | – |
| Rent price | €1,953 p/m | €1,912 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Oranjegracht 149, Leiden
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