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Merenwijk-Centrum, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Papiermolen sits in a quiet part of Leiden, with the Merenwijk shopping centre just around the corner. At 97 m² it is noticeably roomier than the average apartment in the neighbourhood, which tends to be around 72 m². The price of €375,000 is on the high side compared to the local median of €315,000, but the extra space and energy label C help explain it. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Leiden.
Merenwijk-Centrum is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a very high density of addresses. It is home to just over a thousand people, many of them over 65, and a large share of single-person households. There are no reviews from residents in the data, so the picture here is based on figures alone. The area has a mix of shops, restaurants and a park within walking distance, and the neighbourhood Merenwijk-Centrum is well served by public transport, with a bus stop nearby.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn and Dirk are both on your doorstep, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. For families, there are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Brede School Merenwijk and OBS Kwintijn. The municipality Leiden offers plenty of green space, with a park just around the corner for a stroll or a run.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Kerkvliet Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Papiermolen 88, Leiden
Data from Merenwijk-Centrum
Data from Merenwijk-Centrum
43 within 5 km
91 within 5 km
About Papiermolen 88, Leiden
The asking price is above the neighbourhood median of €315,000, but the apartment is also larger than average (97 m² vs 72 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €3,866, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,668. So while the total price is high, you are getting more space for your money.
Energy label C means the apartment has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency. It is not the most economical, but it is far from the worst. In the neighbourhood, 37.5% of homes have label C, and 25% have label A or B, so this is a typical rating for the area.
Merenwijk-Centrum has a relatively high proportion of residents aged 65 and over (about 40%), and many single-person households. The area is quiet and well served by shops and a health centre, which makes it practical for older people who want amenities within walking distance.
Leiden Centraal station is about 3.9 km away, which is a ten-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. There are bus stops nearby that connect to the station.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Brede School Merenwijk is about 389 m away, OBS Kwintijn and RK Basisschool de Tweemaster are both around 461 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.3 km away.
In the most recent data, there were 73 reported crimes in the neighbourhood. That is a moderate number for an urban area of this size. The area feels safe during the day, and the shopping centre is well frequented.
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