Leyhof, Leiderdorp
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Torenwacht sits in a leafy part of Leyhof, a neighbourhood where most homes are houses with gardens. At 120 m² it is noticeably more compact than the average home here, but the price, €549,000, is 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €828,167, making it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. Compared to other apartments in Leiderdorp, it offers good value for the space.
Leyhof is a quiet, residential neighbourhood built mainly in the 1990s, so the streets are lined with mature trees and the homes are well-maintained. The population is a mix of families and older residents, with a high proportion of owner-occupied houses. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a low crime rate and a strong sense of community. The neighbourhood is well-connected by footpaths and cycle routes, and the nearby park is just a couple of streets away. For more context, see the Leyhof neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is a 65-metre walk to the Hoogvliet supermarket, literally on your doorstep. For a wider selection, Albert Heijn and Dirk are both about a ten-minute walk away. Families with children have several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool de Schakel is a five-minute walk, and 't Bolwerk and De Hobbit are both just under a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Visser 't Hooft Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Leiderdorp, which offers good amenities and easy access to the surrounding countryside.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Drieman Leiderdorp and Drieman Garantiemakelaars.
Details of this home
Torenwacht 97, Leiderdorp
Data from Leyhof
Data from Leyhof
32 within 5 km
68 within 5 km
About Torenwacht 97, Leiderdorp
The asking price of €549,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €828,167, but the apartment is also 27% smaller than the average home in Leyhof (120 m² vs 164 m²). Given that the neighbourhood has a median asking price of €782,000 and homes here sell relatively quickly (average 24 days), this price looks keen for the size and location.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably efficient and heating costs should be moderate. In Leyhof, 50% of homes have label B, so this is in line with the neighbourhood.
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just 65 metres away, so you can walk there in under a minute. Albert Heijn and Dirk are both about 900 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Basisschool de Schakel at 760 metres, 't Bolwerk at 770 metres, and De Hobbit at 770 metres. For secondary education, Visser 't Hooft Lyceum is 423 metres away, about a five-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so you would need a bike or car to reach it. The bus network in Leiderdorp provides connections to Leiden Central station.
Leyhof is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood built in the 1990s. Most homes are owner-occupied houses, and the area has a low crime rate. There is a park just 200 metres away, and the neighbourhood feels green and spacious.
At the time of writing, there are 12 homes for sale in Leyhof, with prices ranging from €415,000 to €1,495,000. The average asking price is €828,167, and the median is €782,000.
With 120 m² of living space, it is a good size for a small family. The neighbourhood is family-friendly with parks and schools nearby.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Leyhof
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