Bloemenwijk, Voorschoten
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 semi-detached house on Bijdorpstraat sits in a quiet, leafy part of Voorschoten. With 119 m² of living space and a 144 m² plot, it offers a classic layout with original features. The asking price of €545,000 is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €707,600, making it a keen entry into the local market. For context, semi-detached houses in Voorschoten typically sell for more.
Bloemenwijk is a residential area with mostly pre-war homes and a strong sense of community. The streets are lined with trees, and the mix of families and older residents gives it a settled feel. With 89% single-family homes and 88% owner-occupied, it's a stable, family-oriented pocket of Voorschoten. The Bloemenwijk neighbourhood has a low crime rate and a park just a couple of streets away.
Daily errands are easy: Hoogvliet is on your doorstep, Dirk is just around the corner, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk. For school runs, Gevers Deynootschool is a couple of streets away, and RKBS De Regenboog is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the town centre with its restaurants and library is within easy reach. The municipality of Voorschoten offers a good balance of green space and amenities.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaarsland. The energy label is F, so heating costs are something to factor in. The listing is current as of the time of writing.
Details of this home
Bijdorpstraat 6, Voorschoten
Data from Bloemenwijk
Data from Bloemenwijk
25 within 5 km
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About Bijdorpstraat 6, Voorschoten
The asking price of €545,000 is 23% below the average asking price in Bloemenwijk, which is €707,600. Recent sales in the neighbourhood averaged €711,375, so this home is priced keenly compared to the local market. However, the energy label F may mean higher running costs, which could offset some of the savings.
The energy label is F, which is one of the least efficient ratings. This means the home is likely to have higher heating and electricity costs compared to a more modern property. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a house built in 1927.
Voorschoten train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, you can reach Leiden and The Hague in around 15 minutes.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Gevers Deynootschool is 250 m away, RKBS De Regenboog is 445 m, and RKBS Emmaus is 815 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.4 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
Hoogvliet is just 149 m away, Dirk is 255 m, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are within 600 m. For daily groceries, you have several options on your doorstep.
At the time of writing, there are 5 homes for sale in Bloemenwijk, with prices ranging from €450,000 to €925,000. This house is at the lower end of that range.
Bloemenwijk is a quiet, family-friendly area with mostly pre-war houses. It has a low crime rate, a park nearby, and a mix of ages. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the streets are leafy and well-maintained.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bloemenwijk