A room with history on the Oude Singel
This room on the Oude Singel sits in a 1750 building, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. The listing did not state an energy label, so the rest of this page was mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,206 for 53 m², the price was on the high side compared with the average for rooms in Leiden. This home has not been online since 20 September 2026.
The Noordvest neighbourhood
The Noordvest neighbourhood is a compact, lively part of the city centre. One resident says: "As the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home." The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic. It is a busy, urban setting with plenty going on.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the centre. For groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk and SPAR a couple of streets away. For schools, De Pionier is just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk too, and the park is just around the corner. The municipality of Leiden keeps the centre well connected.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Oude Singel 222B, Leiden
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
Roommatch had published the address, price and floor area, but the energy label was not provided.
Was €1,206 a fair price for this room?
At €1,206 for 53 m², this room was priced well above the neighbourhood average of €760 for rental homes. The average price per m² in the area was €4.84, while this room worked out at about €22.75 per m². It is on the high side.
How quickly do homes in this neighbourhood rent out?
Homes in this neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 14 days. That gives an idea of the pace of the local rental market.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Noordvest neighbourhood is a lively, densely populated part of Leiden's centre. One resident says: "There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home." It is a young area with many single-person households.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, with Dirk and SPAR a couple of streets away. De Pionier primary school is just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park is just around the corner.
How old is the building?
The building dates from 1750. The listing did not state the condition of the property, so no conclusions could be drawn about its state from the age alone.
