Boerhaavedistrict
Zuid-HollandLeidenBoerhaavedistrict

Boerhaavedistrict, Leiden

District in Leiden

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Boerhaavedistrict has 7,105 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 3,058 homes in BoerhaavedistrictCurrently there are 19 for sale and 10 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BoerhaavedistrictBased on registered homes

Boerhaavedistrict is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Leiden The district has a total area of 258 hectares, of which 253 hectares are land and 5 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK054607. The postcode area is 2312AJ-2334GP.

Residents

Boerhaavedistrict has 7.105 residents. Of these, 47,0% are men and 52,9% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (33,9%). The other age groups are 29,4% for '15 to 25 years', 15,0% for '45 to 65 years', 11,7% for '65 years or older' and 9,9% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 72,7% is unmarried, 22,7% is married, 3,0% is divorced and 1,7% is widowed. 3.945 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.400 come from Europe and 1.755 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 4.595 households in Boerhaavedistrict. 69,0% of these are single-person households, 17,8% households without children and 13,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons.

In Boerhaavedistrict there are 4.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €46.900, which is €11.100 (31%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €39.900, which is €10.700 (37%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Boerhaavedistrict are highly educated. 60,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 30,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 9,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 7.105 residents, around 62% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.405 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Boerhaavedistrict, 12% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 730 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Boerhaavedistrict there are 3.058 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €461.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 60% rental homes and 40% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 40% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 40% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Boerhaavedistrict are 2020 and later (31%) and 2010-2020 (29%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Boerhaavedistrict. The most recently listed home is Boerhaavelaan 101 by Melvin de Makelaar op Pararius. No homes were sold in Boerhaavedistrict over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Boerhaavedistrict. The most recent home is Houtlaan 95, offered by Roommatch. No homes were let in Boerhaavedistrict over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Boerhaavedistrict.

Energy

In Boerhaavedistrict there are 4.249 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (45%), A+ (11%) and C (8%). On average, an address in Boerhaavedistrict uses 2.210 kWh of electricity per year. This is 21% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 580 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 55% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
0,9 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
1,5 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
0,5 km
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Lively neighbourhood, full of students. Near the university and public transport (Leiden Centraal). A bit further from supermarkets.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
3,170Single-person households
820Households without children
605Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€39,900 P.A.average per resident30% above the national average
€46,900 P.A.average per income recipient26% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Boerhaavedistrict
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Boerhaavedistrict

Sale price · Q3 2026
€787.000
average▲ 90,0%
€675.000
median▲ 94,5%
5 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.377
average▼ 31,9%
€3.994
median▼ 36,1%
Rent · Q3 2026
€1.394
average▼ 7,3%
€1.395
median▲ 1,3%
8 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€18,0
average▼ 7,6%
€17,4
median▼ 11,0%

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
35 days
average time listed · vs. last year
31
sales in the past year
118 m²
average living area
€275.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
20 days
average time listed · vs. last year
76
lettings in the past year
81 m²
average living area
€948
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Boerhaavedistrict
580
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Boerhaavedistrict
2.210
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Boerhaavedistrict

What does the housing stock in Boerhaavedistrict look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 55% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (80%).

How much does a home cost in Boerhaavedistrict?

Over the past year a home for sale in Boerhaavedistrict was listed for an average of €622,161 (€5,642 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 90%.

What is the average rent in Boerhaavedistrict?

A rental home in Boerhaavedistrict cost an average of €1,499 per month (€19 per m²).

What kind of people live in Boerhaavedistrict?

Wijk Boerhaavedistrict has 7,105 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (34%). Notably, 69% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Boerhaavedistrict?

The housing supply in Boerhaavedistrict is remarkably efficient: 90% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 580 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Boerhaavedistrict?

From Boerhaavedistrict you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Boerhaavedistrict?

Right now you will find 19 homes for sale and 10 homes for rent in Boerhaavedistrict.

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