A calm spot in Slaaghwijk
This apartment sits in Slaaghwijk, a quiet corner of Leiden's Merenwijkdistrict where the streets are lined with low-rise blocks from the 1970s. The area feels settled and green, with a park just a short stroll away and a dog walking area nearby. At €340,000 for an 86 m² flat, the asking price sat on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €394,000, though it was in line with the going rate per square metre. For context, apartments in Leiden at the time average around €3,766 per m². This home has not been online since 7 November 2026.
Inside the flat
This galerijflat on the second floor has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The agent listed the living area at 86 m², while the BAG registration records 90 m². The home has roof and wall insulation plus double glazing, and it is heated by district heating. It was built in 1973 and carried an energy label C, which meant moderate energy costs could be expected.
Life in Slaaghwijk
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living experience an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident praises the area warmly: "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 notes the park is well maintained but points out it is not lit and that homeless people sometimes sleep in the bushes. The neighbourhood itself has around 4,385 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. The Slaaghwijk neighbourhood is home to a relatively small number of owner-occupied homes, at 26 percent of the stock.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl is just around the corner, with a Dirk a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. Brede School Merenwijk is on your doorstep, and De Dukdalf is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice at Gezondheidscentrum Merenwijk is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy is a five-minute walk. Bus line 3 stops at Zwartemeerlaan, just around the corner, and Leiden Centraal station is about 2.1 km away. The municipality of Leiden offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records. The address-level risk data from Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Klimaateffectatlas gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including INTO Real Estate Makelaars and INTO Real Estate Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Zijldonk 11, Leiden
What was the asking price for this apartment in Slaaghwijk?
The asking price was €340,000. The agent listed the living area at 86 m², which worked out to €3,953 per m². For comparison, the average asking price in the neighbourhood was €394,000, and the average price per m² was €3,766. The home had been listed since 2 September 2026.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this flat have?
The flat has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a galerijflat located on the second floor. The agent stated the living area as 86 m², while the BAG registration records 90 m².
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. The home has roof and wall insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by district heating. The property was built in 1973.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated in the records for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here. As a result, there was no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value for this home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular property. The flood risk is medium both now and in 2050, and heat stress is also medium.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
A Lidl is about 388 metres away, a Dirk is 437 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 563 metres away. A Hoogvliet is 845 metres away and another Albert Heijn is 886 metres away. In total, there are 42 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
What schools are close to this flat?
Brede School Merenwijk is the nearest primary school at 263 metres, with 117 pupils. De Dukdalf is 685 metres away with 355 pupils. For secondary education, Marecollege is 716 metres away with 639 pupils. There are 88 schools within 5 km of the home.
How is the public transport connection from here?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zwartemeerlaan, about 257 metres away, and at Leiden, Valkenhorst, 289 metres away. Leiden Centraal train station is approximately 2.1 km from the home. The nearest hospital, Alrijne Ziekenhuis Leiden, is 1.9 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give 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." Another notes the park is well maintained but not lit, with homeless people sometimes sleeping in the bushes.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Slaaghwijk has around 4,385 residents. The age spread is fairly even, with 18 percent aged 0-15, 18 percent aged 15-25, 25 percent aged 25-45, 26 percent aged 45-65, and 13 percent aged 65 or older. About 41 percent of households are single-person households, and 39 percent are households with children.
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €340,000 was below the neighbourhood average of €394,000 and the median of €372,000. Prices in the area range from €325,000 to €495,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,766, while this home was listed at €3,953 per m² based on the agent's stated area.
