A room in Cronestein, Leiden
This is a 27 m² room in a building from 2015, let through social housing at €643 per month. The rent sits well below the average for rental homes in the neighbourhood, which makes sense for a room rather than a whole flat. For context, rooms in Leiden vary widely in price, but this one is on the keen side for what it is.
The Cronestein neighbourhood
Cronestein is a mixed area, as one resident puts it: "My neighbourhood is very varied in housing. You can find social housing and owner-occupied homes here." The same review notes an industrial estate in the middle, high-rise flats to the east, and terraced houses to the north-west. It is based on a single review, so it is one person's view, but it paints a picture of a practical, well-connected spot. The neighbourhood has a young population, with many single-person households, and it sits close to the motorway for easy access. The Cronestein neighbourhood is a lively mix of students, workers and families.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR and a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Da Vinci College is just around the corner, and there are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including the Lorentzschool and the International School Leiden. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around town straightforward. The municipality of Leiden has plenty going on, but this part of it feels self-contained.
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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 Omegaplantsoen 340, Leiden
Is €643 a fair price for this room?
The rent is 61% below the neighbourhood average for rental homes, which stands at €1,632. That average covers all rental properties, not just rooms, so the comparison is rough. For a 27 m² room in social housing, the price is in line with what you would expect for this type of accommodation in Leiden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration, noted in the national energy register. A B label is reasonably efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs for a room of this size. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its energy performance.
How far is the train station from this room?
The train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get to other parts of Leiden or further afield without needing a car. The neighbourhood is also close to the motorway, as one resident notes, so driving is an option too.
What is the neighbourhood like for students?
Cronestein has a large share of young adults, with 55% of residents aged 25 to 45 and 21% aged 15 to 25. Many households are single-person, which fits a student lifestyle. One resident describes the area as varied, with social housing, owner-occupied homes and student flats, plus amenities like a Plus supermarket and a sports shop nearby.
What amenities are close by?
The PLUS supermarket is just 118 metres away, so daily shopping is very convenient. There are also a SPAR and a Lidl within about a kilometre. For education, the Da Vinci College is 149 metres away, and several primary schools are within a short walk. The neighbourhood also has an industrial estate with shops like Intersport and Gamma, according to a resident.
Is this room part of social housing?
Yes, this room is listed as social housing. That means the rent is set at a social rent level, which is typically lower than market rates. The price of €643 per month reflects that status. Social housing often has specific eligibility criteria, but those are not detailed in this listing.
