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Zijlwijk-Zuid, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zijldonk sits in the leafy Zijlwijk-Zuid neighbourhood, a calm residential pocket of Leiden. At 90 m² with an energy label D, it's a sensible home for someone who wants a manageable space without the premium of a larger house. The asking price of €345,000 is 71% below the neighbourhood average of €1,170,000, which is keen compared to other apartments in Leiden.
Zijlwijk-Zuid is a neighbourhood built in the 1970s, so the streets are lined with mature trees and the housing stock is consistent. It's a place where many residents are older, 30% are 65 or over, and there are plenty of families too. The area feels settled and calm. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a low crime rate (40 incidents) and good access to green spaces, with a park just a couple of streets away. For a sense of the wider area, you can read more about the Zijlwijk-Zuid neighbourhood.
For your morning bread run, Lidl is just around the corner, and Dirk and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Brede School Merenwijk is a couple of streets away, De Dukdalf is a five-minute walk, and Zijlwijkschool is also close. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting to Leiden Centraal or beyond is straightforward. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Leiden, which means you're close to the city's amenities while living in a quiet pocket.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through Hoekstra en van Eck and also appears on Funda, so you have a couple of channels to view it.
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The asking price of €345,000 is 71% below the average asking price in Zijlwijk-Zuid (€1,170,000), but that average is skewed by larger homes. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €850,000, so this apartment is priced well below that. Given that the floor area (90 m²) is smaller than the neighbourhood average (213 m²), the price per m² works out at about €3,833, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,016 per m². So it's a keen price for the size.
The energy label is D. In Zijlwijk-Zuid, all homes for sale have labels A, B or C, so this D label is less efficient than the current stock on the market. That means you can expect higher energy costs than a home with a better label, but it's not the worst, it's a solid middle-of-the-road rating for a 1973 build.
The nearest train station is 3.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. That's a bit far for a walk, but cycling is easy in Leiden. The station connects you to Leiden Centraal and other destinations.
Zijlwijk-Zuid has a mix of ages: about 30% are 65 or over, 27% are 45-65, and 16% are under 15. There are many families with children (395 households) and a fair number of single-person households (185). It's a quiet, residential area with a low crime rate (40 incidents in the latest data).
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Brede School Merenwijk (315 m), De Dukdalf (561 m), and Zijlwijkschool (599 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.3 km away. All are within a comfortable walk or short bike ride.
You have a Lidl just 291 m away, a Dirk at 352 m, and an Albert Heijn at 465 m, all within a five-minute walk. For a bigger shop, Hoogvliet is about 1 km away. There's also a restaurant 0.6 km away and a library 1.1 km away.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it's best to assume there is no private outdoor space. The neighbourhood has a park just 0.3 km away, so green space is close by.
With 90 m², it could be a two- or three-bedroom apartment, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,170,000 | €850,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,016 | – |
How residents experience their district
Child-friendly with many schools and shops in the heart of the Merenwijk. Public transport comes via the ring road and from there you can go anywhere within walking distance. People look out for each other and if something is wrong, there is a helpful neighbour. There is a beautiful park including a petting zoo.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €553,222 | €463,889 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,336 | – |
| Rent price | €1,731 p/m | €1,637 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 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 | €588,516 | €536,110 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,111 | – |
| Rent price | €1,944 p/m | €1,894 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
Zijldonk 26, Leiden
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