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Neighbourhood in LeidenWaardeiland
Waardeiland has 1,060 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 465 homes in WaardeilandCurrently there are 13 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WaardeilandBased on registered homes

Waardeiland is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Leiden, in the district Roodenburgerdistrict. The neighbourhood has a total area of 20 hectares, of which 14 hectares are land and 5 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05460409. The postcode area is 2314EA-2314GJ.

Residents

Waardeiland has 1.060 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (33,0%). The other age groups are 28,3% for '45 to 65 years', 15,1% for '25 to 45 years', 13,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 38,7% is unmarried, 50,9% is married, 5,7% is divorced and 4,7% is widowed. 695 residents originate from the Netherlands, 170 come from Europe and 200 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 460 households in Waardeiland. 25,0% of these are single-person households, 43,5% households without children and 31,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Waardeiland there are 900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €67.500, which is €25.300 (60%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €54.600, which is €19.700 (56%) higher than the national average of €34.900.

Of the 1.060 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 689 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (79%), while 21% are self-employed. In Waardeiland, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 320 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Waardeiland there are 465 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €696.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 4% rental homes and 96% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 96% privately owned and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Waardeiland are 1980-1990 (39%) and 1970-1980 (36%).

Homes for sale in Waardeiland

There are currently 13 homes for sale in Waardeiland. The most recently listed home is Oxfordlaan 2 by Kerkvliet Makelaars. Over the past year, 15 homes were sold in Waardeiland. On average, a home was sold within 22 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Waardeiland over the past year was €704.767. This is 1% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €696.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.994.

Rental homes in Waardeiland

There are currently no homes for rent in Waardeiland. The most recent home is Domela Nieuwenhuislaan 5, offered by Eigen Haard Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in Waardeiland. On average, a listing was let within 57 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Waardeiland over the past year was €2.633 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €21 per month.

Energy

In Waardeiland there are 242 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (38%), B (33%) and A (24%). On average, an address in Waardeiland uses 3.080 kWh of electricity per year. This is 21% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.190 m³ per year, is 49% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Oudplein
  • Suze Groenewegplein
  • Joop den Uyllaan
  • De Savornin Lohmanplein
  • Sam van Houtenplein
  • Aletta Jacobslaan
  • Abraham Kuyperplein
  • Laan der Verenigde Naties
  • Gerbrandylaan
  • Aalberseplein
  • Troelstraplein
  • Beelpad
  • Schaepmanplein
  • Calslaan
  • Oxfordlaan
  • Domela Nieuwenhuislaan
  • Krefeldlaan
  • Willem Dreeslaan
  • Schermerhornpad

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
2,6 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
2,8 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
1,4 km
Secondary school
1,1 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
115Single-person households
200Households without children
145Households 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
€54,600 P.A.average per resident56% above the national average
€67,500 P.A.average per income recipient60% above the national average
79%of the employed are in paid employment
21%of the employed are self-employed
65%
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
Waardeiland
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Roodenburgerdistrict

Figures for the district Roodenburgerdistrict due to limited data
Sale price · Q4 2026
€749.167
averagestabiel
€779.000
median▲ 11,4%
6 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.650
average▼ 5,9%
€4.707
median▼ 10,3%
+14% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
59 days ▲ 34,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
419
sales in the past year
107 m²
average living area
+14%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
49 days ▲ 8,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
173
lettings in the past year
78 m²
average living area
-10%
cheaper than the national average

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)
Waardeiland
1.190
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Waardeiland
3.080
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Waardeiland

What kind of homes are there in Waardeiland?

The housing stock is relatively young — 53% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (46%).

What do you pay for a house in Waardeiland?

Over the past year a home for sale in Waardeiland was listed for an average of €596,791 (€5,854 per m²). That is 14% above the Dutch national average.

What do you pay for a rental home in Waardeiland?

A rental home in Waardeiland cost an average of €1,688 per month (€22 per m²). That is 10% below the national average.

How is the population of Waardeiland composed?

Buurt Waardeiland has 1,060 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (33%).

What are the energy labels in Waardeiland?

The housing supply in Waardeiland is remarkably efficient: 69% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,190 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Waardeiland?

From Waardeiland you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 2.8 km, a primary school at 1.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Waardeiland?

Right now you will find 13 homes for sale in Waardeiland.

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