Stationskwartier, Leiden
This apartment on Virulypad 7 sits in the Stationskwartier, a lively part of Leiden where the city's energy is always close by. Built in 1993, the home is a portiekflat on the second floor, with a roof terrace and a balcony for outdoor moments. The asking price of €450,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €534,857, and it is in line with the median price of €450,000. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Leiden.
The apartment offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 73 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 74 square metres. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating, and it is sold as full ownership. The roof terrace and balcony add outdoor space, and the property is located in a residential area.
Stationskwartier is a compact neighbourhood with about 2,700 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 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 mentions: "Cosy 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." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more details, see the Stationskwartier neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an AH to go, is just around the corner, and other options like Aldi, Jumbo, and Dirk are within a five-minute walk. For schools, Vrije School Mareland is a couple of streets away, and Beroepscollege Leystede is also close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Boender and Apotheek Leidse Hout are both about a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop Leiden, Schipholweg is on your doorstep with lines 3 and 4, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, with many bus lines and train connections. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Leiden.
The WOZ value of this home is €445,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €287,000 to €445,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road traffic, rail, air, and industry are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Voorschoten B.V. on Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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Details of this home
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.
About Virulypad 7, Leiden
The asking price of €450,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €445,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 55%, from €287,000 to €445,000.
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 73 square metres as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration states 74 square metres. There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and the home is heated by district heating.
The agent has not published this information. Other details, such as the year of construction (1993) and the presence of double glazing, are available, but the energy label itself is missing.
The noise levels from road traffic, rail, air, and industry are all below the relevant standards. For example, road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, rail noise is 34 dB Lden, air traffic is 43 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, about 350 metres away. Other options include another AH to go, an Aldi, a Jumbo, and a Dirk, all within about 600 metres. This gives you several choices for daily groceries within a short walk.
Vrije School Mareland, a primary school, is about 390 metres away. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Leystede is about 435 metres away, and Het Waterland is about 460 metres. There are also other schools within a short distance, covering different levels.
The bus stop Leiden, Schipholweg is about 200 metres away, with lines 3 and 4. Leiden Centraal station is about 430 metres away, offering many bus lines and train services. This makes it easy to travel within Leiden and beyond.
Stationskwartier has about 2,700 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Leiden rate their living environment with an average score of 7.46. Some residents praise the amenities and location, while others mention limited shops and occasional issues in the park.
The listing does not state the energy label. This field is missing from the agent's publication.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €534,857 | €450,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,726 | – |
| Rent price | €1,498 p/m | €1,389 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €534,857 | €450,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,726 | – |
| Rent price | €1,498 p/m | €1,389 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 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 | €586,395 | €530,078 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,045 | – |
| Rent price | €1,937 p/m | €1,902 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Virulypad 7, Leiden
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