Buitenhof-Midden-West, Leiderdorp
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Poortershof sits in a calm corner of Leiderdorp, with a park just a couple of streets away. At 80 m² it's compact but well laid out, and with energy label B it's efficient too. The asking price of €399,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, 33% below the typical €597,658, partly because the floor area is smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Leiderdorp tend to be larger on average.
Buitenhof-Midden-West is a residential area with mostly families and older residents, nearly half the population is 45 or over. It's a green, quiet part of town, with a park on your doorstep. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied (86%) and consists mainly of single-family homes, though this apartment fits right in. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics: a stable, family-oriented area with a mix of ages. For more on the area, see the Buitenhof-Midden-West neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Dirk, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are all just around the corner, so you can walk to the supermarket in a few minutes. For school runs, primary schools 't Bolwerk and De Hobbit are a five-minute walk away, and the Visser 't Hooft Lyceum for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a GP practice within walking distance too. For a broader view of the surroundings, check out the municipality of Leiderdorp.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars.
Details of this home
Poortershof 12, Leiderdorp
Data from Buitenhof-Midden-West
Data from Buitenhof-Midden-West
34 within 5 km
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About Poortershof 12, Leiderdorp
The asking price of €399,000 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €597,658, but the apartment is also smaller than average at 80 m² versus 123 m². The price per square metre works out to about €4,988, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €4,972. So it's priced keenly for its size, reflecting the smaller floor area.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 33% of homes have label B and 39% have label A, so this apartment is above average in energy performance. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older or less efficient homes.
The nearest train station is 4.2 km away. That's about a ten-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. Public transport connections in the area are not detailed in the listing, but the distance to the station is manageable for occasional train travel.
Primary schools 't Bolwerk and De Hobbit are both about 200 metres away, a short walk. For secondary education, the Visser 't Hooft Lyceum is 611 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also several other schools within a few kilometres.
Three supermarkets are within walking distance: Dirk at 611 metres, Albert Heijn at 651 metres, and Hoogvliet at 658 metres. All are about a five- to ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is convenient.
There are currently 19 homes for sale in Buitenhof-Midden-West, with an average asking price of €597,658. The median price is €575,000, and prices range from €340,000 to €795,000. This apartment is at the lower end of that range.
Buitenhof-Midden-West is a quiet, green residential area with a mix of families and older residents. Most homes are owner-occupied single-family houses, but apartments like this one are also present. The area has a park nearby and low crime figures, making it a peaceful place to live.
The apartment was built in 1987, so it's from the late 20th century. In the neighbourhood, 63% of homes were built between 1970 and 1990, so this fits the typical construction period. The building is likely well-maintained given the energy label B.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Buitenhof-Midden-West

