A room in the Houtkwartier
This is a room for rent on Houtlaan in the Houtkwartier, a leafy part of Leiden. At 25 m² it is a compact space, and the rent of €614 per month is in line with what rooms in Leiden typically go for. The building dates from 1958 and carries an E energy label, so expect moderate energy costs. For more context on the local market, see rooms in Leiden.
The Houtkwartier neighbourhood
The Houtkwartier is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of students and families. Around 55% of households are single-person, and a quarter have children, so the streets feel varied. One resident says: "It's a peaceful area with trees everywhere, and you can walk to the park in minutes." Another notes: "There's a real community feel, and it's close to the university." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood is appreciated for its calm and convenience. For more on the area, see the Houtkwartier neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is an AH to go, just under a kilometre away, with a full Albert Heijn and an Aldi a bit further. There are several schools within walking distance, including the Da Vinci College just around the corner and the Woutertje Pieterse primary school a couple of streets away. The train station is about 1.7 km from the home, so a ten-minute walk gets you to the platforms. For more on the wider area, see 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 245, Leiden
Is €614 a fair rent for this room?
At 25 m², the rent of €614 per month is in line with what rooms in Leiden typically cost. The room is part of the social housing sector, which often means the rent is capped. The energy label is E, so heating costs will be moderate. The price reflects the compact size and the central location in the Houtkwartier.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is an official registration from EP-Online. It is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy efficiency rating.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The closest supermarket is an AH to go, about 834 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. A full Albert Heijn is about a kilometre away, and an Aldi is just over a kilometre. For a wider choice, there are 45 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Da Vinci College, a secondary school, is just 122 metres away, and the Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg is 172 metres. For primary education, Woutertje Pieterse is about 286 metres from the home. In total, there are 91 schools within five kilometres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.7 kilometres from the home, which is about a twenty-minute walk or a short cycle. This makes it easy to reach other parts of the country.
What kind of neighbourhood is the Houtkwartier?
The Houtkwartier is a green, residential area with a mix of students and families. Around 55% of households are single-person, and a quarter have children. Residents describe it as peaceful and community-oriented, with easy access to parks and the university. It is a quiet base within Leiden.
