A room in the Houtkwartier
This is a room for rent on Houtlaan in Leiden, a street in the Houtkwartier neighbourhood. At 29 m², it is a compact space, and the rent of €662 per month is in line with what you would expect for a room of this size in this part of the city. The building dates from 1958 and carries energy label C. For context, the price sits close to the average for rooms in Leiden.
The Houtkwartier
The Houtkwartier is a quiet, leafy part of Leiden, with a mix of students and longer-term residents. The neighbourhood has around 2,000 inhabitants, and more than half of households are single-person, which fits a room rental well. There are no resident reviews available for this street, so the picture here comes from the neighbourhood statistics. It is a calm area, with a strong presence of young adults and a fair share of older residents too. The area feels settled, with a steady rhythm of daily life. This is the Houtkwartier neighbourhood in short.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is an AH to go, just around the corner, with a full Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. There are also an Aldi and a Jumbo within a similar distance, so you have plenty of choice for groceries. For school, the Da Vinci College is on your doorstep, and there are several other secondary schools a couple of streets away, including Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg and Het Waterland. Primary schools are also close by, with Woutertje Pieterse just a five-minute walk. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around easy. This is all within the municipality of Leiden.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Houtlaan 231, Leiden
Is €662 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €662 per month for a 29 m² room in the Houtkwartier is in line with what you would expect in this part of Leiden. The price reflects the size and the neighbourhood, and it is a social housing listing, which often means the rent is set within certain limits. There is no indication that the price is either high or low compared to similar rooms nearby.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration, and it gives an indication of the energy efficiency of the home. A label C is in the middle of the scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the train station from this room?
The train station is 1.7 km from the room, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get to other cities, and it is a practical distance for commuting or for getting around Leiden. The station is within walking distance, so you do not need to rely on a bike or bus for a train journey.
What is the neighbourhood like for a student?
The Houtkwartier is a quiet, residential area with a mix of students and other residents. More than half of households are single-person, which is typical for a student area. There are no resident reviews available, but the statistics show a calm, settled neighbourhood with a good share of young adults. It is a pleasant place to live if you prefer a quieter setting.
Are there supermarkets and schools nearby?
Yes, there is an AH to go just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn about a ten-minute walk away. There are also an Aldi and a Jumbo within a similar distance. For schools, the Da Vinci College is on your doorstep, and there are several other secondary schools within a couple of streets. Primary schools are also close by, so the area is well served for daily needs.
