Zijlwijk-Zuid, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Barkenwal in Leiden's Zijlwijk-Zuid neighbourhood feels spacious and light. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €475,000, the asking price is 59% below the neighbourhood average of €1,170,000, which is keen compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Leiden.
Zijlwijk-Zuid is a calm residential area with mostly families and older residents. The streets are lined with houses from the 1970s, and the neighbourhood has a green, spacious feel. With a park just a couple of streets away, it's easy to get outside. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a mix of households, with many couples and families, and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes. For more context, see the Zijlwijk-Zuid neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Dirk and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk away. School runs are easy: Brede School Merenwijk is a five-minute walk, and De Singel and De Viersprong are also within a ten-minute walk. For secondary school, Marecollege is a short walk. The area is well served by restaurants and a library, all within a ten-minute walk. For broader context, see the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Drieman Leiderdorp.
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The asking price of €475,000 is 59% below the average asking price in Zijlwijk-Zuid (€1,170,000) and also below the median of €850,000. However, this home's floor area (123 m²) is 42% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 213 m². Compared to similar end-of-terrace houses in Leiden, the price per m² is competitive, making it a keenly priced option in the current market.
Zijlwijk-Zuid is a quiet, residential area built in the 1970s. It has a mix of families and older residents, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes. The neighbourhood feels green and spacious, with a park just a couple of streets away. Amenities like supermarkets, schools, and restaurants are within walking distance, making it convenient for daily life.
The nearest train station is 3.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. This makes it feasible for commuting, though not within walking distance.
There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk: Brede School Merenwijk (357 m), De Singel (641 m), and De Viersprong (641 m). For secondary education, Marecollege is 623 m away. All are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
Lidl is just 518 m away, around a five-minute walk. Dirk (567 m) and Albert Heijn (693 m) are also within easy walking distance. For a larger shop, Hoogvliet is 788 m away. You have several options for daily groceries.
The agent has not provided this information, so it is unknown. You would need to request it from the seller or arrange an assessment yourself.
Currently, there are 4 homes for sale in Zijlwijk-Zuid, with an average asking price of €1,170,000 and a median of €850,000. This home is the most affordable option available, which may attract interest.
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 | – |
Barkenwal 16, Leiden
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