A home with character on the Oude Singel
This apartment on the Oude Singel sits right in the heart of Leiden, where the canals and historic streets give the city its charm. The listing did not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €387,000, the asking price was 45% below the neighbourhood average of €702,727, which was keen given the smaller floor area of 64 m² compared to the local average of 112 m². For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 28 September 2026.
The Noordvest neighbourhood
Noordvest is a compact, urban neighbourhood within Leiden's historic centre. With an address density of 5,968 addresses per km², it is intensely urban. The population is young and mobile: 43% of residents are between 25 and 45, and 47% of households are single-person. Only 6% of households have children, so the area has a lively, adult-oriented feel. One resident sums it up: "Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think! As the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall." This is based on a single review. For more on the area, see the Noordvest neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the city centre. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR and Dirk a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Pionier is on your doorstep, and Vrije School Mareland is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP surgery, a park, and a restaurant all within a few minutes' walk. For broader context, the municipality of Leiden offers a rich mix of amenities.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Hypodomus Leiden. The agent had not published the energy label, so that detail was not available here.
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About Oude Singel 254, Leiden
Was €387,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €387,000 was 45% below the average asking price in Noordvest, which was €702,727. However, this apartment is also smaller than average: 64 m² versus 112 m². The price per square metre worked out to about €6,047, which was slightly below the neighbourhood average of €6,684 per m². So the price was in line with the market when you account for size.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Noordvest is a very urban, central neighbourhood in Leiden. It has a high population density and a young, single-person household profile. The area is known for its historic streets, market, and town hall. One resident describes it as 'the most beautiful city of cities' and says 'Leiden feels like home.' It is a lively, city-centre environment.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km from the Oude Singel, which is about a 17-minute walk or a short cycle ride. The station offers connections to major cities across the Netherlands.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just 238 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. SPAR and Dirk are both within about 550 metres, and there are several other supermarkets within a 10-minute walk.
Are there schools in the area?
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. De Pionier is 245 metres away, Vrije School Mareland is 646 metres, and De Springplank is 890 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 914 metres away.
Why is the energy label not stated?
The agent had not published the energy label for this listing.
What is the urbanity level of the area?
Noordvest has an address density of 5,968 addresses per km², which classifies it as 'very strongly urban' (level 1 on a scale of 1 to 5). This means you are right in the thick of city life, with everything on your doorstep.
