Vijf Meiplein 52
Gasthuiswijk, Leiden
AreaA quiet spot in the Gasthuiswijk
This first-floor portiekflat sits on a quiet road in a residential part of the Gasthuiswijk, a neighbourhood that feels like its own little community within Leiden. The apartment was built in 1958 and has an energy label C. With a floor area of 71 m² according to the agent, the asking price of €320,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €459,100. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,829, while this home comes in at €4,507 per m². The asking price also sits 2% below the WOZ value. If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out on price.
Inside the apartment
The flat has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The total volume is 234 m³. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The homeowners' association fee is €174 per month. The agent lists the living area at 71 m², while the BAG registration records 72 m².
Life in the Gasthuiswijk
The Gasthuiswijk is a fairly self-contained part of Leiden, with a mix of student complexes and family homes. Residents of the wider Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict give their living environment an average score of 7.42, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as "a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses", and mentions noise nuisance. Another resident, however, praises the area: "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." The neighbourhood has around 2,415 inhabitants, and 65% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Gasthuiswijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The Lidl supermarket is on your doorstep, with an AH XL just around the corner. Basisschool De Ley and Leimundo are both a five-minute walk away, and the Leonardo College for Atheneum Havo Mavo is also within walking distance. Huisartsenpraktijk Piest is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek De Luifelbaan is just around the corner. Bus stops Leiden, Rosenburch and Leiden, Vijf Meiplein are both on your doorstep, served by lines 4 and 54. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is a bit further out. All of this is part of the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €328,000, and the asking price is 2% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €214,000 to €328,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise all stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from 1958 and sits on clay soil. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsgilde REMAX.
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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 Vijf Meiplein 52, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €320,000 is 30% below the average asking price in the Gasthuiswijk, which is €459,100. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is also €320,000. Per square metre, the asking price is €4,507, compared with a neighbourhood average of €4,829 per m². The price verdict is that this asking price is keen relative to the neighbourhood market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a first-floor portiekflat with three rooms: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The total volume is 234 m³. The agent lists the living area at 71 m², while the BAG registration records 72 m². There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The homeowners' association fee is €174 per month.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €328,000. The asking price of €320,000 is 2% below that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 53%, from €214,000 in 2020 to €328,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 37 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, all of which stay below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building dates from 1958 and sits on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as medium, which means it is neither low nor high.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Lidl is on your doorstep at 67 metres, and the AH XL is just around the corner at 283 metres. A SPAR is at 794 metres, a Hoogvliet at 901 metres, and a PLUS at 960 metres. In total, there are 44 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this home?
Basisschool De Ley and Leimundo are both at 400 metres, about a five-minute walk. The Leonardo College for Atheneum Havo Mavo is at 452 metres, and Auris College Leiden is at 516 metres. There are 89 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Leiden, Rosenburch at 141 metres and Leiden, Vijf Meiplein at 153 metres, both served by lines 4 and 54. Leiden Lammenschans train station is at 919 metres, about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Piest at 589 metres, and the pharmacy Apotheek De Luifelbaan is at 241 metres.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict give their living environment an average score of 7.42, based on ten 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." Another resident describes it as "a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses", and mentions noise nuisance. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Gasthuiswijk.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of surface water flooding during intense rainfall. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
