Merenwijk-Centrum, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Parkzicht sits in Merenwijk-Centrum, a leafy part of Leiden where the streets feel quiet and green. At €1,146 a month, the rent sits about 13% below the neighbourhood average of €1,324, which makes it a keen option for the area. For context, apartments in Leiden typically go for a similar amount per square metre.
Merenwijk-Centrum is a predominantly residential area with a strong sense of calm. Most households here are single people, and a large share of residents are aged 65 or over, so the streets tend to be peaceful rather than bustling. The neighbourhood has a high address density, which means shops and services are never far away. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture here comes from the statistics. The Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood is one of the older parts of Leiden, with buildings mostly from the 1970s.
Daily errands are easy from this spot. A Lidl is just around the corner, with a Dirk a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Brede School Merenwijk is a five-minute walk, and De Dukdalf is just beyond that. A park or green space is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is even closer, so evenings out need no planning. The municipality of Leiden offers a full range of amenities within easy reach.
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Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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.
About Parkzicht 23, Leiden
The rent is about 13% below the average for rental homes in Merenwijk-Centrum, where the average is €1,324 and the median is €1,199. With 84 m² of floor area, the price per square metre comes to roughly €13.64, which is below the neighbourhood average of €17.81. It sits on the keen side of the local market.
The energy label is C, which is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online database. A C label is mid-range on the scale, meaning energy costs will be moderate compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
The nearest train station is 3.9 km away. That is a distance you would likely cover by bike or car rather than on foot. The listing does not specify which station this is, only the distance.
Merenwijk-Centrum is a quiet, residential area with a high proportion of single-person households and many residents aged 65 and over. The address density is high, so amenities are close by. A Lidl is 160 m away, a Dirk 225 m, and an Albert Heijn 292 m, so grocery shopping is very convenient. A park is 200 m away and a restaurant just 100 m from the door.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Brede School Merenwijk is 417 m away, De Dukdalf is 483 m, and Zijlwijkschool is 541 m. Secondary education is about 1.3 km away. This makes the area practical for families with school-age children.
The rent of €1,146 is below both the average (€1,324) and the median (€1,199) for rental homes in Merenwijk-Centrum. The cheapest rental in the neighbourhood is €1,023 and the most expensive is €1,775, so this apartment sits in the lower half of the range. With 84 m², it also offers more space than the neighbourhood average of 76 m².
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €335,000 | €335,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,560 | – |
| Rent price | €1,267 p/m | €1,134 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Child-friendly with many schools and shops in the heart of the Merenwijk. Public transport comes via the ring road and from there you can go anywhere within walking distance. People look out for each other and if something is wrong, there is a helpful neighbour. There is a beautiful park including a petting zoo.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €611,556 | €542,444 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,504 | – |
| Rent price | €1,608 p/m | €1,511 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 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 | €582,344 | €526,930 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,074 | – |
| Rent price | €1,971 p/m | €1,926 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
Parkzicht 23, Leiden
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