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Noordvest, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Oude Singel sits in a 1715 building, right in the historic heart of Leiden. With 68 m² and an energy label G, it is a home with character that needs some modernisation. At €425,000 it is the cheapest of the 11 apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and 40% below the average asking price of €702,727 in the area, a keen price for a starter home in the city centre. For more context, see other apartments in Leiden.
Noordvest is a lively, dense part of Leiden's old centre. With 1,730 residents and a very high address density (5,968 per km²), it is a truly urban neighbourhood. Most homes are pre-war, and the area is popular with students and young professionals, 47% of residents are between 25 and 45. 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." The neighbourhood has a mixed feel, with a single review giving it a 7.63 out of 10. Find out more about the neighbourhood Noordvest.
Your daily errands are a breeze: Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, and SPAR is just around the corner. For fresh produce, Ekoplaza is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Vrije School Mareland and De Pionier. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city's restaurants and parks are all within a couple of streets. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Leiden.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij, Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
Details of this home
Oude Singel 78E, Leiden
Good · 1 resident
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!
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About Oude Singel 78E, Leiden
At €425,000, this is the cheapest of the 11 apartments currently for sale in Noordvest. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €702,727, so this home is priced 40% below that. However, it is also 39% smaller than the average (68 m² vs 112 m²) and has an energy label G, which means higher energy costs. Compared to recent sales in the area (average €485,800), the price is competitive for a compact city-centre apartment.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home has poor insulation and high heating costs to expect. Given the building dates from 1715, this is not unusual for a historic property. You would need to factor in potential improvements to bring the energy performance up to modern standards.
Noordvest is a dense, historic part of Leiden's city centre with a very high address density. It is popular with young adults (47% aged 25-45) and has a lively atmosphere with many restaurants, shops and cultural spots. One resident describes it as "the most beautiful city of cities" and loves the old streets and market. The neighbourhood scores 7.63 out of 10 from a single review.
Dirk is just 26 metres away, literally on your doorstep. SPAR is 201 metres, Jumbo 457 metres, and Albert Heijn 525 metres, all within a five to ten-minute walk. For organic products, Ekoplaza is 645 metres away.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague and other major cities.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Vrije School Mareland at 245 m, De Pionier at 575 m, Haanstra Basisschool at 780 m, and OBS Lucas van Leyden at 888 m. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 939 m away.
With a price well below the neighbourhood average and a central location, it could appeal to investors. However, the small size (68 m²) and poor energy label may limit rental demand or require upgrades. The area has a high proportion of single-person households (805 out of 1,730 residents), which suggests a strong rental market for studios and one-bedroom flats.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Noordvest
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