Homes for sale in Leiden-Noord, Leiden
Check the current supply of homes for sale in Leiden-Noord and discover if this neighbourhood suits you with resident reviews and neighbourhood data.
What does a home in Leiden-Noord cost?
The owner-occupied market in Leiden-Noord is relatively small: only 30% of the more than 7,520 homes are owner-occupied, while 70% are rental properties (52% of which are owned by housing associations). This limited supply of homes for sale leads to considerable competition when something becomes available. The average WOZ value is €348,000, which is about €42,000 lower than the Leiden average of €390,000. However, the WOZ value does not tell the whole story: the average selling price over the past twelve months was €442,381, with a range from €175,000 to €1,250,000. During that period, 164 homes changed hands. The average living area of 81 m² indicates that apartments and terraced houses dominate the market. At the top of this page, you can see the current listings and the average asking price for the most recent situation. Would you like to compare this neighbourhood with the rest of the city? Then also check the overview of homes for sale in all of Leiden.
Living in Leiden-Noord: cosy but with rough edges
Leiden-Noord is a neighbourhood with many faces. Residents on Buurtje.nl give the neighbourhood a 7.1 out of 10, with accessibility (8.2) and amenities (7.8) scoring highest. And that makes sense: via bus lines 1, 3 and 174 (Arriva) you can reach Leiden Central within ten minutes, and the A44 towards Amsterdam or The Hague is accessible via the Plesmanlaan in a few minutes. Leiden Lammenschans station is a bit further away, but Leiden Central is easily reachable. If you cycle, you can be in the city centre in a quarter of an hour.
In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood has the De Kopermolen shopping centre on the Kopermolen, with an Albert Heijn, Kruidvat and various specialist shops. In the Groenoord and Noorderkwartier neighbourhoods, there are primary schools such as De Tweemaster and De Evenaar, and the neighbourhood scores a 7.4 for education. The Houtkwartierpark and Van der Werfpark provide green spaces, although resident Yassine (7.6/10) warns that at the weekend "you can encounter a lot of drunk people in the park". He describes the area as "actually normal, but contact with the neighbours is no longer as pleasant as it used to be". Sports club LDODK (korfball) and tennis club Roomburg are within cycling distance.
To be fair, not everyone is equally enthusiastic. The safety score of 6.2 is the lowest sub-score, and beauty (6.4) and sense of community (6.2) also score moderately. One resident complains about nuisance and too little enforcement, especially around De Kooi. At the same time, resident Aniek (8.2/10) calls it "a good neighbourhood with many nice people". So the picture is mixed, which makes it important to walk around the streets where you want to buy yourself. On the neighbourhood page for Leiden-Noord you can read all resident reviews and view the full neighbourhood data. More information about municipal plans for the neighbourhood can be found on the website of the municipality of Leiden.
For which buyers is Leiden-Noord a smart choice?
With an average purchase price lower than, for example, Binnenstad-Noord or the Stationsdistrict, buying a home in Leiden-Noord is particularly interesting for first-time buyers and young couples. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and 55% of households are single-person. Looking for an apartment to buy in Leiden-Noord under three hundred thousand? There is a chance, but expect considerable competition and overbidding. In addition to the purchase price, take into account transfer tax (2% or 0% for first-time buyers under 35), notary costs and any homeowners' association contributions. Families with children can find affordable space here, but must weigh the lower scores on safety and sense of community. Is buying not feasible now? Then check the rental properties in Leiden-Noord as an alternative.
Searching for a home in Leiden-Noord using neighbourhood data
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with real resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you look beyond just the asking price. Compare Leiden-Noord with other neighbourhoods in Leiden, such as the Roodenburgerdistrict or the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict. This way you discover which neighbourhood really suits you before you make an offer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Leiden-Noord?
The average selling price in Leiden-Noord over the past year was €442,381. Prices vary widely: from €175,000 for a small apartment to €1,250,000 for the most expensive property. The average living area is 81 m².
What are the additional costs when buying a house in Leiden-Noord?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2%, or 0% if you are a first-time buyer under 35 and the property is below the threshold), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly valuation costs. For apartments, there are monthly homeowners' association (VvE) contributions. Expect around 4-6% extra costs on top of the purchase price.
How does the WOZ value in Leiden-Noord compare to the rest of Leiden?
The average WOZ value in Leiden-Noord is €348,000, while the municipal average for Leiden is €390,000. This makes the neighbourhood about 11% cheaper on paper than the average in Leiden. Actual selling prices are often higher than the WOZ value.
What type of property can I buy in Leiden-Noord?
The supply mainly consists of apartments and terraced houses, given the average area of 81 m². In neighbourhoods like Groenoord, you can also find terraced houses with gardens. Detached houses are scarce. Those looking for a larger home need to be patient or search more broadly in Leiden.
Are there good schools nearby if I am considering buying a home in Leiden-Noord?
Yes, Leiden-Noord scores a 7.4 for education in resident reviews. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, including De Tweemaster and De Evenaar. Secondary schools such as Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are accessible by bike. There are various childcare locations in the neighbourhood.
I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIToo little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around and even in bad weather in the flat, the housing association doesn't want to understand! Also many foreign residents in the flat and in the neighbourhood. The mayor and aldermen do nothing about it either. Leiden Noord is in decline! Bins disappear and it's normal for people to throw everything on the ground. Cleaning up dog poop, forget it, you can hardly pick it up anymore because the grass is much too high, so-called care for insects, in my opinion just a cheap cutback. The flat is also getting dirtier. They keep raising the costs but the escape routes haven't been cleaned for almost 5 years. Positive is that there are shops at Kooiplein and in the building there is the library and schools, secondary education at Sumatrastraat. Too bad that not only the government sees the car as a cash cow but the municipality now too.
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, it's actually a normal neighbourhood like you usually know. However, you do have a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief. For the rest, it is a pleasant neighbourhood, but unfortunately we don't have as nice contact with our neighbours as before. My neighbourhood has changed a lot compared to my childhood since we had an old neighbour lady who was very close to us. Felt like family..
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