Neighbourhood in Leiden
Boshuizen is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Leiden, in the district Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict The neighbourhood has a total area of 55 hectares, of which 49 hectares are land and 5 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05460504. The postcode area is 2324JB-2331CA.
Three residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.3. They describe it as 'Fine', 'Own community' and 'Bad, lots of drugs'. Aspects such as education, greenery, safety are rated well in this neighbourhood, while cleanliness and amenities score less well.
Boshuizen has 4.115 residents. Of these, 49,0% are men and 51,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (23,9%). The other age groups are 23,1% for '15 to 25 years', 22,4% for '45 to 65 years', 20,2% for '65 years or older' and 10,3% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 57,4% is unmarried, 29,9% is married, 8,1% is divorced and 4,6% is widowed. 2.465 residents originate from the Netherlands, 355 come from Europe and 1.290 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 2.295 households in Boshuizen. 57,5% of these are single-person households, 20,7% households without children and 21,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Boshuizen there are 3.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.800, which is €7.400 (18%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.200, which is €4.700 (13%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Boshuizen are educated to an intermediate level. 43,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 4.115 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.716 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Boshuizen, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 730 people receive this benefit.
In Boshuizen there are 1.746 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €367.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. In Boshuizen there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 51% rental homes and 49% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 49% privately owned, 47% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Boshuizen are 1950-1970 (62%) and 1990-2000 (31%).
There are currently 9 homes for sale in Boshuizen. The most recently listed home is Louis Armstronglaan 43 by Den Elsen Makelaardij B.V.. Over the past year, 97 homes were sold in Boshuizen. On average, a home was sold within 53 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Boshuizen over the past year was €398.289. This is 9% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €367.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.799.
There are currently no homes for rent in Boshuizen. The most recent home is Jacques Urlusplantsoen 156, offered by www.hureninhollandrijnland.nl. Over the past year, 17 homes were let in Boshuizen. On average, a listing was let within 35 days.
No recent rental data available for Boshuizen.
In Boshuizen there are 1.181 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (38%), A (24%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Boshuizen uses 2.030 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 580 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 28% below the national average of 800 m³.
I enjoy living here.
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 AIMany junkies
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 60% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (68%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Boshuizen was listed for an average of €394,926 (€4,738 per m²).
Residents give Boshuizen a 6.3 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Especially education (7.5) scores well; amenities (4.7) receives the lowest rating.
Buurt Boshuizen has 4,115 residents. Notably, 58% of the households are single-person households.
From Boshuizen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 9 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Boshuizen.
