A pre-war apartment in Leiden's Stationskwartier
This apartment on Vendelstraat sits in a lively part of Leiden, just a short walk from the station. At 69 m² it's compact, but the high ceilings and period details give it character. The last known asking price of €450,000 was 19% below the neighbourhood average of €553,071, which made it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Leiden. This home has not been online since 10 July 2026.
The Stationskwartier neighbourhood
Stationskwartier is a dense, urban area with a young population, many singles and students, given the average household size of 1.5. The streets are busy, with plenty of cafes and restaurants just around the corner. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the high address density (4,362 per km²) reflects its city-centre feel. For more context, see the Stationskwartier neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily shopping is easy: an AH to go is on your doorstep, and Jumbo, Aldi and Dirk are all within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Vrije School Mareland is just a couple of streets away, and several secondary schools, including Beroepscollege Leystede and Het Waterland, are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The municipality of Leiden manages the area; find out more about the municipality of Leiden.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij.
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Frequently asked questions
About Vendelstraat 5A, Leiden
Was €450,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €450,000 was 19% below the neighbourhood average of €553,071, and also below the median of €472,500. However, the floor area (69 m²) is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 92 m². Given the compact size and energy label E, the price was in line with the market, not particularly keen or high.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label A+ and only 14.3% are D or lower, so this home is less efficient than most. Expect higher heating costs compared to a better-insulated property.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuters to Amsterdam, The Hague or Utrecht.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Stationskwartier is a very urban area (address density 4,362 per km²) with many singles and students. It has a young, residential feel with plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby. The crime rate is 373 incidents, which is relatively high for a city centre.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance: an AH to go at 342 m, Jumbo at 418 m, and Aldi and Dirk both around 456 m. Daily groceries are easily covered on foot.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Mareland at 286 m. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Leystede (541 m) and Het Waterland (582 m) are close by. There are also special education options like SBO De Vlieger.
How does the floor area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
At 69 m², this apartment is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 92 m². It's a compact two-bedroom layout typical of pre-war apartments in the area.
What is the year of construction and does it affect anything?
The apartment was built in 1910, which is typical for the area, 26.1% of homes in Stationskwartier date from before 1945. Pre-war buildings often have high ceilings and character, but may need more maintenance.
