Havenwijk-Zuid, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis rental home on Langestraat sits in the heart of Leiden, a city known for its canals and university atmosphere. The 1875 building has an E energy label, so heating costs will be something to budget for. At €2,150 per month, the price is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €2,950, partly because the floor area of 113 m² is 64% smaller than the typical rental in Havenwijk-Zuid. For context, semi-detached houses in Leiden give an idea of what else is available in the city.
Havenwijk-Zuid is a very strongly urban area with 5,750 addresses per km². Most residents live alone (765 of 1,066 households), and only 150 households have children. The population is mixed in age, with a slight tilt towards 25- to 45-year-olds. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS figures. The neighbourhood Havenwijk-Zuid page has more details on the area.
For groceries, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk, while secondary schools like Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and Bonaventura College are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden page covers the wider city amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels: Finke Makelaars and Pararius. The agent has published the full details, including floor area and energy label.
Details of this home
Langestraat 4, Leiden
Data from Havenwijk-Zuid
Data from Havenwijk-Zuid
42 within 5 km
87 within 5 km
About Langestraat 4, Leiden
The rent is €2,150 per month, which is below the neighbourhood average of €2,950. However, the home is 113 m², while the average rental in Havenwijk-Zuid is 315 m². So you are paying less for a smaller space. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the central location and the historic character.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. The building dates from 1875, so insulation may be limited. It is worth factoring this into your monthly budget.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well connected by public transport.
Havenwijk-Zuid is a very dense urban area with many singles and few families. It is lively and central, with shops and restaurants nearby. The crime rate is 65 incidents per year, which is moderate for a city centre.
Yes, Dekamarkt is just 191 metres away, and Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are within 450 metres. For daily shopping you have several options within a few minutes' walk.
Secondary schools like Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and Bonaventura College are about 600 metres away. Primary schools are a bit further, around 800 metres. The area has good educational options.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Havenwijk-Zuid