Levendaal-Oost, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Veerstraat 30 sits in the thick of Leiden's historic centre, where the streets hum with students and locals. At 75 m² it's compact but well-proportioned, and the price of €469,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €425,000. The floor area is 30% smaller than the typical home in the area, so you're paying for location rather than space. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Levendaal-Oost is a dense, urban pocket of Leiden with a very strong address density (5,642 addresses per km²). The population skews young: most residents are between 25 and 45, and over half of households are single-person. One resident describes it as a "lively and cosy" neighbourhood, adding that it's "nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach." That single review gives a score of 8.75 out of 10. The area is mostly pre-war housing (78% built before 1945), and energy labels tend to be modest, 33% are D or lower. This is the Levendaal-Oost neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk away. There are several secondary schools within a couple of streets away, including Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and Bonaventura College. A primary school, Basisschool St. Joseph, is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep. All this falls within the municipality of Leiden, a compact city where most amenities are within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs.
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The asking price of €469,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €425,000 and the average sold price of €475,443. Given the smaller floor area (75 m² vs. 107 m² average), the price per m² is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,395. It's a premium for the central location.
The energy label is G, the lowest on the scale. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label G means the home is the least efficient, so you can expect high energy costs. The label does not specify which aspects cause the low rating, it could be the heating system, ventilation, or other factors.
Levendaal-Oost is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It's popular among young adults and singles. One resident calls it 'lively and cosy' and notes that everything is within easy reach. The area has a mix of pre-war buildings and a modest share of energy-efficient homes.
Dekamarkt is 222 m away, Hoogvliet at 557 m, and Albert Heijn at 600 m. Several secondary schools are within 400,500 m, and a primary school is about 700 m. The train station is 1.3 km away, and a park is just 200 m from the door.
The floor area is 75 m², but the layout is not described.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not given, so outdoor space cannot be assumed.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach.
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| Sale price | €598,059 | €469,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,520 | – |
| Rent price | €2,350 p/m | €2,350 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €29 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
Auto-translated to English by AINice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach.
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| Sale price | €675,142 | €547,258 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,571 | – |
| Rent price | €2,380 p/m | €2,363 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
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".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,941 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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