Noorderkwartier, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Mauritsstraat in the Noorderkwartier is a rare find: at €249,000 it is the cheapest of the 26 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and 48% below the average asking price of €482,885. The 32 m² floor area is compact, but the price per m² is in line with what you would expect for a studio in Leiden.
Noorderkwartier is a densely populated area with a very strong urban feel (over 5,000 addresses per km²). The population is diverse: many young adults (25-45) and a fair share of students. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another calls it a "super good neighbourhood." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.5 out of 10. The neighbourhood Noorderkwartier has a mix of pre-war housing (79% built before 1945) and newer developments.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Pionier, is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is within easy reach. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the municipality Leiden offers plenty of cultural amenities like a library and restaurants within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Stay Vastgoed.
Details of this home
Mauritsstraat 12B, Leiden
Good · 3 residents
I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
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About Mauritsstraat 12B, Leiden
At €249,000, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Noorderkwartier and 48% below the neighbourhood average of €482,885. However, the floor area is 64% smaller than the average (88 m²). The price per m² works out to about €7,781, which is above the neighbourhood average of €6,012 per m², so you are paying a premium for the compact size.
The home has energy label C. This is a decent rating for a pre-war building (1905) and means the home is reasonably efficient. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label C, while 37% have label A and 33% have D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes it feasible for commuting, though not on your doorstep.
Noorderkwartier recorded 305 total crimes in the latest data. With a population of 5,705, that works out to about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents. It is an urban area, so some crime is expected, but residents generally describe it positively.
Noorderkwartier has a mix: 1,675 one-person households and 735 households with children. The average household size is 1.8, so it is not a typical family neighbourhood, but there are families around. The area has a young vibe with many residents aged 25-45.
This is a studio, meaning it is a single open-plan living/sleeping space with a separate kitchen and bathroom. The floor area is 32 m², so it is compact and best suited for a single person or a couple who value location over space.
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