Transvaalbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 76 m² apartment on Paul Krugerstraat sits in the Transvaalbuurt, a lively part of Leiden. Built in 1929, it has an E energy label, so heating costs are something to factor in. At €397,500, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €414,800, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Leiden.
The Transvaalbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population, many students and singles. One resident describes it as "a typical student neighbourhood," noting it is "reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed." Another calls it "a cosy good neighbourhood" with nice people, though bikes sometimes get stolen. Based on two reviews, the area scores a 7.57 out of 10. The neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt has a very high address density, reflecting its city-centre feel.
For groceries, you have a Jumbo, an AH to go and an Aldi all just around the corner. A GP is a couple of streets away, and the primary school Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, handy for commuting. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city lifestyle with everything within reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarsland.
Details of this home
Paul Krugerstraat 12A, Leiden
Good · 2 residents
The neighbourhood is quite simple along a road, and there are often students outside in the evenings. It is reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a safe neighbourhood with nice people, I have never had any bad experiences, but sometimes bikes are stolen, but no major burglaries, there is a supermarket, station, GP and school all within walking distance, sometimes it is a bit dirty
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48 within 5 km
97 within 5 km
About Paul Krugerstraat 12A, Leiden
The asking price of €397,500 is slightly below the average sold price in the Transvaalbuurt (€389,021) and below the current average listing price of €414,800. Given the 76 m² floor area, that works out to about €5,230 per m², which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €6,386 per m². So it appears priced for the area.
The apartment has an energy label E. That means it is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a home with a better label. In the Transvaalbuurt, 60% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
Residents give mixed views. One says it is "reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed," while another mentions it is safe with no major burglaries, though bikes are sometimes stolen. The neighbourhood recorded 146 crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area.
The Transvaalbuurt has a large student population, 24% of residents are aged 15-25. One resident calls it "a typical student neighbourhood" with students often outside in the evenings. It is close to the city centre and the station, making it popular among students.
Leiden Centraal station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague and other cities.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. Jumbo, AH to go and Aldi are all about 380 metres away, just a few minutes' walk. A SPAR is 777 metres away.
There are several primary schools within a kilometre: Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging (566 m), Vrije School Mareland (844 m), De Morskring (861 m), Haanstra Basisschool (867 m) and Basisschool Pacelli (908 m). Secondary schools are about 1.4 km away.
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