Meerburg, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Utrechtse Jaagpad sits in the Meerburg neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the city centre. At 55 m² it's compact, but the layout makes the most of the space. The asking price of €349,000 is noticeably lower than the neighbourhood average of €475,900, which makes it a keen option for buyers looking for a foothold in Leiden. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Meerburg is a very strongly urban area (over 2,900 addresses per km²) with a mix of ages and household types. Around a third of homes are owner-occupied, and the neighbourhood has a lively, compact feel. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the data: many single-person households, a fair share of families, and a good number of older residents. The neighbourhood Meerburg is well served by local amenities.
For your morning bread or a quick dinner, SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Schools are close too: Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away, and Daltonschool De Leeuwerik is within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden has a dense network of shops, parks and restaurants, with a park or public garden just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Alpina Makelaardij. The energy label is F, so heating costs are something to factor in. The listing is complete and up to date.
Details of this home
Utrechtse Jaagpad 86A, Leiden
Data from Meerburg
Data from Meerburg
39 within 5 km
82 within 5 km
About Utrechtse Jaagpad 86A, Leiden
The asking price is 27% below the average asking price in Meerburg (€475,900), but the flat is also 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 87 m². Given the compact size and the F energy label, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small apartment in this part of Leiden.
Meerburg is a very densely populated urban area with a mix of singles, couples and families. It's a lively neighbourhood with shops, schools and parks within walking distance. The area has a high address density, so it feels busy and central.
Leiden Centraal station is 2.4 km away, about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride.
SPAR is just 374 metres away, ideal for daily groceries. Albert Heijn is 820 metres, a ten-minute walk. Lidl and Dekamarkt are also within 1.2 km, so you have plenty of choice.
Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is 594 metres away, and Daltonschool De Leeuwerik (primary) is 730 metres. Several other primary and secondary schools are within a kilometre, making it convenient for families.
An F label means the home is not very energy efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with 30% of homes rated D or lower, so this is not unusual for a flat built in 1920.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not given, so it's best to assume there is no private outdoor space. The neighbourhood has a park just 300 metres away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Meerburg
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