Noordvest, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Oude Singel sits right in the heart of Leiden, where the canals and cobbled streets give the area a timeless feel. At 64 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the 1988 build means it's a modern addition to this historic setting. The asking price of €387,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €702,727, partly because the home is smaller than the norm. For more context, see apartments in Leiden.
Noordvest is the northern part of the old centre, a dense, lively area with a high proportion of single-person households (805 out of 1,730 residents). The one review available sums it up: "Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think!", the resident loves the beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall, and feels completely at home. It's a very urban setting (address density 5,968 per km²), so expect bustle and convenience. Discover more about the Noordvest neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR and Dirk are a couple of streets away. Primary school De Pionier is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and parks are on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via several channels, including Hypodomus Leiden. The details are based on the information provided by the agent at the time of writing.
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The asking price of €387,000 is 45% below the average asking price in Noordvest (€702,727), but the apartment is also 43% smaller than the neighbourhood average (64 m² vs 112 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller unit in this sought-after area.
Energy label D is a mid-range label, meaning the home is not as efficient as modern standards but not the worst either. It's an official registration from EP-Online. Expect moderate energy costs, not as low as an A label, but manageable. The label doesn't tell you exactly what needs improvement, just the overall efficiency.
Noordvest is very central and lively, with a high density of shops, restaurants and services. The nearest supermarket (Albert Heijn) is 238 m away, and there are several others within a short walk. Primary schools are close by, and the train station is 1.4 km away. It's a very urban area, so you'll have everything you need on your doorstep.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam, The Hague and other cities quickly. The city centre is very walkable, so you may not need public transport for daily errands.
The floor area is 64 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or any outdoor space. The plot size is not given, so it's best to assume there is no private outdoor area, typical for a city-centre apartment.
In Leiden's city centre, parking is often limited and may require a permit. You would need to check with the municipality or the agent for specific options.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
As 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €702,727 | €595,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,684 | – |
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 | €605,730 | €515,486 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,906 | – |
| Rent price | €2,349 p/m | €2,297 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 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 | €588,516 | €536,110 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,111 | – |
| Rent price | €1,944 p/m | €1,894 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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