A home with a story in Gasthuiswijk
This apartment on Vijf Meiplein 68 sits in the Gasthuiswijk, a part of Leiden that residents describe as having its own community. The asking price of €375,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €433,972. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €4,784, while this home is listed at €4,310 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the apartment
Built in 1958, this apartment spans three floors with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 90 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 87 m². It has double glazing, a central heating boiler and an open fireplace. There is a balcony, and the home is on the first living floor. The property is freehold, with an HOA fee of €160.87 per month. The energy label is C.
The Gasthuiswijk community
Residents of the 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. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident notes: "It is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance." The district has 2,415 inhabitants, and 65% of households are single-person households. This gives a sense of the area's character, as described by those who live there. For more on the Gasthuiswijk neighbourhood, the reviews paint a mixed but lively picture.
Amenities and getting around
The Lidl supermarket is on your doorstep, just 68 metres away, and the AH XL is just around the corner. Basisschool De Ley and Leimundo are a couple of streets away, around 400 metres, and the Leonardo College for secondary education is similarly close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Piest is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek De Luifelbaan is just around the corner. Bus stops at Vijf Meiplein and Rosenburch, served by lines 4 and 54, are just around the corner. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. Within the municipality of Leiden, this location offers practical daily convenience.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €372,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €229,000 to €372,000. As for address-level risk indications, road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with current and 2050 flood risk both low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck and their listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 68, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €372,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €433,972, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 90 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 87 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the first living floor. The property is freehold, with an HOA fee of €160.87 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance as registered, but it does not tell you about the structural condition. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the actual costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices. The home has double glazing, which is stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1958 on clay soil, and the notes mention possible wooden piles or shallow foundation. This is a general indication for the postcode area, not a diagnosis of this property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl is on your doorstep at 68 metres, and the AH XL is just around the corner at 263 metres. A SPAR is at 810 metres, and a Hoogvliet at 889 metres. Within 5 km, there are 44 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Ley and Leimundo are both around 400 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. The Leonardo College for Atheneum, Havo and Mavo is at 437 metres, and Auris College Leiden is at 497 metres. There are 89 schools within 5 km, covering primary, secondary and special education.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops at Vijf Meiplein and Rosenburch, served by lines 4 and 54, are just around the corner at 133 and 160 metres respectively. Leiden Lammenschans train station is at 939 metres, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for getting around Leiden and beyond.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict give their living environment an average score of 7.42, based on ten reviews. One resident praises the amenities and the apartment itself, while another mentions noise nuisance and a mix of student complexes and houses. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to data from Atlas Leefomgeving for 2022. Rail, air and industrial noise are all below their respective standards. This is an area-level indication, not a measurement inside this home.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €229,000 to €372,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022. This development is based on municipal valuations, which are updated annually.
