Noordvest

Noordvest, Leiden – “Leiden city centre; ...”

Neighbourhood in Leiden

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Noordvest has 1,685 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 941 homes in NoordvestCurrently there are 16 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in NoordvestBased on registered homes

Noordvest is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Leiden, in the district Binnenstad-Noord The neighbourhood has a total area of 18 hectares, of which 16 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05460105. The postcode area is 2312CX-2316HB.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think!'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Noordvest has 1.685 residents. Of these, 51,3% are men and 48,7% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (42,4%). The other age groups are 21,4% for '45 to 65 years', 18,1% for '15 to 25 years', 12,5% for '65 years or older' and 5,6% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 73,9% is unmarried, 14,8% is married, 9,2% is divorced and 2,4% is widowed. 970 residents originate from the Netherlands, 290 come from Europe and 425 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.130 households in Noordvest. 69,9% of these are single-person households, 20,8% households without children and 9,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Noordvest there are 1.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.700, which is €2.500 (6%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.100, which is €1.200 (3%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Noordvest are highly educated. 46,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 31,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 21,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.685 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.196 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Noordvest, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 160 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Noordvest there are 941 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €373.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 71% rental homes and 29% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 29% privately owned, 40% owned by housing associations and 31% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Noordvest are 1980-1990 (30%) and 1700-1900 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 14 homes for sale in Noordvest. The most recently listed home is Koolgracht 23 by Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM. Over the past year, 69 homes were sold in Noordvest. On average, a home was sold within 54 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Noordvest over the past year was €476.536. This is 28% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €373.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €6.354.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Noordvest. The most recent home is Oude Singel 88, offered by Huizenbalie.nl op Funda. Over the past year, 23 homes were let in Noordvest. On average, a listing was let within 12 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Noordvest over the past year was €1.950 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €25 per month.

Energy

In Noordvest there are 675 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (22%), C (22%) and B (21%). On average, an address in Noordvest uses 1.770 kWh of electricity per year. This is 31% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 660 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 18% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Vestwal
  • Hendrikstraat
  • Noorderstraat
  • Langegracht
  • Baatstraat
  • Ambachtsplein
  • Tweelingstraat
  • Oostdwarsgracht
  • Van Assendelftshof
  • Papegaaisbolwerk
  • Zoutkeethof
  • Emmastraat
  • Klokpoort
  • Huigpark
  • Zandstraat
  • Huigstraat
  • Zamenhofstraat
  • 3e Binnenvestgracht
  • Reineveststeeg
  • Wisenniabrug
  • Houtmarkt
  • Brandewijnsgracht
  • Oude Singel
  • Koolgracht
  • Volmolengracht
  • Korte Mare
  • Koolstraat

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
2,2 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
1,5 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
1,5 km
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7.6
Barbara
Living together · Terraced house
13-02-2025
Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think!

As the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
790Single-person households
235Households without children
105Households 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
€36,100 P.A.average per resident3% above the national average
€39,700 P.A.average per income recipient6% below the national average
89%of the employed are in paid employment
11%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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
Noordvest
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Noordvest

Sale price · Q4 2026
€493.571
average▲ 9,5%
€495.000
median▲ 16,5%
7 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€6.302
average▲ 1,0%
€6.628
median▲ 6,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
52 days ▼ 10,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
67
sales in the past year
84 m²
average living area
€200.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
17 days
average time listed · vs. last year
5
lettings in the past year
102 m²
average living area
€760
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)
Noordvest
660
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Noordvest
1.770
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Noordvest

What kind of homes are there in Noordvest?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 58% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (81%).

What do you pay for a house in Noordvest?

Over the past year a home for sale in Noordvest was listed for an average of €479,821 (€6,250 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 9%.

What kind of people live in Noordvest?

Buurt Noordvest has 1,685 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (42%). Notably, 70% of the households are single-person households.

What is within walking distance in Noordvest?

From Noordvest you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Noordvest?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Noordvest.

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