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Stationskwartier, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Vendelstraat 5A sits in a lively part of Leiden, where the streets hum with students and commuters. At 69 m² it's a snug space, but the high ceilings and period features from 1910 give it character. The asking price of €450,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €564,200, making it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Stationskwartier is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population, many residents are between 25 and 45, and a large share live alone. It's a place where life happens on the street: cafes, restaurants and shops are woven into the fabric. The area has a very high address density, so you're never far from a coffee or a tram stop. One resident says: "It's incredibly central, everything is within walking distance." Another notes: "The train station is close, but it can be noisy at night." The neighbourhood Stationskwartier is compact but full of energy.
For your morning bread, AH to go is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are also Aldi and Dirk within a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Vrije School Mareland is a couple of streets away for primary education, and secondary schools like Beroepscollege Leystede and Het Waterland are within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, from museums to parks.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Leiden B.V., Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Vendelstraat 5A, Leiden
Data from Stationskwartier
Data from Stationskwartier
42 within 5 km
95 within 5 km
About Vendelstraat 5A, Leiden
The asking price of €450,000 is about 20% below the average asking price in Stationskwartier (€564,200) and also below the median of €495,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (69 m² vs 94 m²) and has an energy label E, which may affect running costs. Comparable sold properties in the area went for an average of €492,440, so the price seems keen for the location.
The energy label is E, which is less efficient than most homes in the neighbourhood, over 70% of the local housing stock has a label A or better. An E label means higher energy costs for heating and electricity, so you should expect higher monthly bills compared to a more modern home.
Leiden Centraal station is about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam, The Hague or Schiphol. The neighbourhood is very well connected by public transport.
Stationskwartier is a dense, urban area with a young population, many residents are between 25 and 45, and a large share live alone. It has a very high address density, so shops, cafes and restaurants are on your doorstep. The area is lively and can be noisy at night, especially near the station.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. AH to go is just around the corner (342 m), Jumbo is a couple of streets away (418 m), and Aldi and Dirk are also within a five-minute walk. For daily groceries you're well covered.
Primary school Vrije School Mareland is just around the corner (286 m). For secondary education, Beroepscollege Leystede (541 m) and Het Waterland (582 m) are within a ten-minute walk. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
At 69 m², this apartment is about 27% smaller than the average home for sale in Stationskwartier (94 m²). It's a compact space, typical of older buildings in the area. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,556, so this apartment's price per m² works out to about €6,522, in line with the local market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stationskwartier
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