Zijlwijk-Zuid

Zijlwijk-Zuid, Leiden

Neighbourhood in Leiden

Zijlwijk-Zuid has 2,425 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 972 homes in Zijlwijk-ZuidCurrently there are 8 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Zijlwijk-ZuidBased on registered homes

Zijlwijk-Zuid is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Leiden, in the district Merenwijkdistrict The neighbourhood has a total area of 38 hectares, of which 34 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05460801. The postcode area is 2317DD-2317XW.

Residents

Zijlwijk-Zuid has 2.425 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (30,1%). The other age groups are 27,0% for '45 to 65 years', 16,5% for '25 to 45 years', 16,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 38,8% is unmarried, 52,0% is married, 4,9% is divorced and 4,3% is widowed. 1.800 residents originate from the Netherlands, 240 come from Europe and 385 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 980 households in Zijlwijk-Zuid. 18,9% of these are single-person households, 40,8% households without children and 40,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons.

In Zijlwijk-Zuid there are 1.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €49.400, which is €13.600 (38%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €39.400, which is €10.200 (35%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zijlwijk-Zuid are educated to an intermediate level. 47,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 43,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 8,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.425 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.528 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Zijlwijk-Zuid, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 660 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zijlwijk-Zuid there are 972 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €534.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 1% rental homes and 99% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 99% privately owned and 1% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zijlwijk-Zuid are 1970-1980 (100%) and 2020 and later (0%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Zijlwijk-Zuid. The most recently listed home is Vuurbloem 27 by Kompas makelaars & taxateurs op Funda. Over the past year, 22 homes were sold in Zijlwijk-Zuid. On average, a home was sold within 43 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Zijlwijk-Zuid over the past year was €604.182. This is 13% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €534.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.837.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Zijlwijk-Zuid. No homes were let in Zijlwijk-Zuid over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Zijlwijk-Zuid.

Energy

In Zijlwijk-Zuid there are 973 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (80%), B (8%) and D (7%). On average, an address in Zijlwijk-Zuid uses 2.990 kWh of electricity per year. This is 6% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption in this neighbourhood, at 1.280 m³ per year, exactly matches the national average.

Street names

  • Klimroos
  • Punterwerf
  • Passiebloem
  • Schoenerwal
  • Drontermeerlaan
  • Pakschuitwerf
  • Korenbloem
  • Cormorantwerf
  • Sleutelbloem
  • Rozenpad
  • Strobloem
  • Bottelroos
  • Stokroos
  • Schouwenwerf
  • Vuurbloem
  • Merendonk
  • Barkenwal
  • Schokkerwerf
  • Damloperwerf
  • Galjoenwal
  • Sloepenwal
  • Tjotterwerf
  • Koggewal
  • Klaproos
  • Korvetwal
  • Spoorbloem
  • Zonlichtpad
  • Fregatwal
  • Kapellenpad
  • Wervepad
  • Kerstroos
  • Driemasterwal
  • Alpenroos
  • Skûtsjeswerf
  • Kromstevenwerf
  • Akenwerf
  • Heuvelroos
  • Akkerhoornbloem
  • Boeierwerf
  • Bolpraamwerf
  • Klipperwerf
  • Goudsbloem
  • Brikkenwal
  • Helmbloem
  • Zijleiland
  • Damastroos
  • Lemsteraakwerf
  • Teunisbloem
  • Zonnebloem
  • Botterwerf
  • Zwartemeerlaan
  • Mosroos
  • Staverse jolwerf
  • Westlanderwerf
  • Brigantijnwal
  • Dotterbloem
  • Tjalkenwerf

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
3,5 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
3,9 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,3 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
185Single-person households
400Households without children
395Households 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
€39,400 P.A.average per resident28% above the national average
€49,400 P.A.average per income recipient32% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Zijlwijk-Zuid
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Zijlwijk-Zuid

Sale price · Q3 2026
€650.600
average▲ 12,9%
€699.000
median▲ 30,0%
5 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.987
average▲ 2,6%
€4.217
median▲ 4,8%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
44 days
average time listed · vs. last year
21
sales in the past year
152 m²
average living area
€325.000
lowest sale price 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)
Zijlwijk-Zuid
1.280
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Zijlwijk-Zuid
2.990
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Zijlwijk-Zuid

Which type of home is most common in Zijlwijk-Zuid?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 100% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (71%).

How expensive are houses in Zijlwijk-Zuid?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zijlwijk-Zuid was listed for an average of €610,333 (€4,043 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 13%.

Who lives in Zijlwijk-Zuid?

Buurt Zijlwijk-Zuid has 2,425 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (30%). Many families: 40% of the households have children.

Which amenities are close to Zijlwijk-Zuid?

From Zijlwijk-Zuid you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 3.9 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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