A calm spot in Leedewijk-Noord
This apartment on Veenbes 93 sits in Leedewijk-Noord, a residential pocket of Leiden where life moves at a gentle pace. The home was built in 1993 and carries an energy label B, so it is an efficient label. At €315,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, which is a precomputed verdict. For context, the price sits 49% below the average asking price of €621,214 in this area, and it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale here. If you are weighing options, [apartments in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/appartementen/) give a sense of what else is on the market.
Inside the apartment
This is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the second living level. The living area is listed at 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating, and it is held on a leasehold (erfpacht) basis. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €225. The property is part of a residential setting, and the agent notes a volume of 195 m³.
Life in Leedewijk-Noord
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "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'." Another resident mentions a "nice neighbourhood with park", noting a beautiful park that is well maintained, though they add that there are too few shops and the park is not lit. The neighbourhood has around 2,800 inhabitants, and about 43% of households include children. For a closer look at the area, [the Leedewijk-Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/leedewijk-noord-leiden/) has more details.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk and Lidl a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Vogels is a five-minute walk, and OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are also nearby. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Merenwijk, Huisartsen, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek tot Hulp der Menschheid is close by. Bus stop Leiden, Vossebes is on your doorstep with line 4, and Leiden, De Rode's offers lines 3 and 4. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/) covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €310,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €208,000 to €310,000. As for the address, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden and railway noise at 57 dB Lden, both above the norm, while aircraft noise is below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Zoetermeer and De Wekker Makelaardij Voorschoten, among others.
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The 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.
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About Veenbes 93, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €315,000 is 49% below the average asking price of €621,214 in Leedewijk-Noord, according to the precomputed comparison. It is also the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €4,375 based on the agent's listed area of 72 m², which is 9% below the neighbourhood average per square metre.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the second living level. The agent lists the living area as 72 m², while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. It is held on a leasehold basis, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €225.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €310,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 49%, from €208,000 to €310,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden and railway noise at 57 dB Lden, both above the noise norm, based on 2022 and 2023 reference years. Aircraft noise is at 45 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are indications at the address level, not a measurement inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details about the foundation condition are provided in the listing.
Which supermarkets are closest to Veenbes 93?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket at 542 metres, followed by Dirk at 629 metres and Lidl at 695 metres. These are all within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient. There are 46 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius, so there is plenty of choice in the wider area.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Vossebes, at 142 metres, served by line 4. Leiden, De Rode's is at 379 metres with lines 3 and 4, and Leiden, Arendshorst is at 517 metres with line 3. Leiden Centraal train station is 1.6 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are near this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Vogels is the closest primary school at 285 metres, with OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster both at 435 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Socrates) is at 836 metres. There are 94 schools within a 5-kilometre radius, covering various levels.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident praises the amenities and the apartment, while another mentions a nice park but notes limited shops. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically Leedewijk-Noord.
