A historic apartment on the Oude Rijn
This apartment sits on the Oude Rijn in the heart of Leiden, where the water and centuries of history set the tone. Built in 1750, it is a portiekwoning on the first living floor, with the lively centre just outside the door. The asking price of €435,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €886,778. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price, and this one sits well below the local average.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 76 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 261 m³. It has a central heating boiler, and the agent describes the setting as in the centre of Leiden.
Pancras-West, a lively corner of Leiden
Pancras-West is a small neighbourhood with 1,175 residents, and it is very much part of the city's historic core. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "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." Another adds: "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." The reviews mention student life and some noise, but also a sense of safety. Most households are single-person, and the age profile skews young, with 29% of residents between 15 and 25. For more on the area, see the Pancras-West neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close at hand: SPAR is on your doorstep, Ekoplaza just around the corner, and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, a ten-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. Bus stops on the Breestraat, a couple of streets away, offer lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk as well. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Leiden has plenty to offer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €468,000, and the asking price is 7% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €329,000 to €468,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and this is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now but elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Scoop Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Oude Rijn 1F, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 is 7% below the WOZ value of €468,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €329,000 to €468,000. The asking price is also 51% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €886,778.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 76 m², and the volume is 261 m³. It is a portiekwoning on the first living floor, with a central heating boiler. The agent describes the setting as in the centre of Leiden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label is a general indication of energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the building. The home was built in 1750, which is a fact about its age, not a judgement on its state.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1750, and the area is a KCAF attention area, where 91% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. This information is meant to give you an idea of the general situation, not a verdict on this particular property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications. They describe the general sound environment, not the specific insulation of this home.
What is the climate risk for this location?
For climate, the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. They give a sense of how the area may be affected by climate factors.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
SPAR is 184 metres away, Ekoplaza is 271 metres, Albert Heijn is 368 metres, Dirk is 403 metres, and Hoogvliet is 514 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk. The nearest large supermarket is 0.3 km away according to CBS data, which means you can easily pick up daily essentials without going far.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Haanstra Basisschool, 455 metres away, with 233 pupils. OBS Lucas van Leyden is 551 metres away, with 424 pupils. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, such as Vrije School Mareland at 625 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away. The distance to primary education is 0.9 km according to CBS data.
How is the public transport from this location?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Breestraat, 182 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Another stop, Leiden, Hooigracht, is 398 metres away with line 3. Leiden Centraal train station is 1,015 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around the city and beyond, without needing to rely on a car.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "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." Another says: "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." The reviews mention student life and some noise, but also a sense of safety and convenience.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €5,724, based on the agent's listing of 76 m². This is 33% below the neighbourhood average asking price per m² of €8,549. The living area of 76 m² is 43% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 134 m². So the price per m² is relatively low, but the home is also smaller than the typical property in the area.
