Fortuinwijk-Noord, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Bachstraat sits in a lively part of Leiden, where the streets are busy and everything you need is close by. At €250,000, the asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €337,567, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €5,085, and this home's 36 m² is 49% smaller than the typical 70 m². If you're looking for a compact starter home, this is one of the more affordable studios in Leiden.
Fortuinwijk-Noord is a dense urban neighbourhood with 3,565 residents, mostly single-person households (1,235) and few families with children (390). The area feels young and energetic, with many residents aged 25-45. One resident describes it as "Quiet", a simple but telling observation. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (3,416 per km²), typical of a strongly urban setting. Average incomes are in line with the city norm, and the housing stock is almost entirely pre-1970 flats. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Fortuinwijk-Noord.
Your daily routine here is straightforward: bread and milk from AH XL just around the corner, or Lidl and Hoogvliet a couple of streets away. For school runs, De Astronaut primary school is a five-minute walk, and secondary options like Leonardo College are within easy reach. The neighbourhood has a park or garden within a five-minute walk, and a GP practice is just as close. The municipality Leiden offers a compact urban lifestyle where most errands are on foot.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Geurts Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen.
Details of this home
Bachstraat 42, Leiden
Satisfactory · 1 resident
Quiet
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About Bachstraat 42, Leiden
The asking price of €250,000 is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €337,567, which makes it a keen entry point. However, the home is also 49% smaller than the average 70 m² in the area. The price per m² works out to about €6,944, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,085 per m², so you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, 62.5% of homes in Fortuinwijk-Noord have a label D or lower. An E label means higher heating costs to expect, so factor that into your monthly budget.
The nearest train station is 2.0 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. That's a bit further than the city centre, but still manageable for commuting.
Fortuinwijk-Noord is a densely populated urban area with mostly single-person households and a young demographic. One resident describes it as "Quiet". The area has a high address density (3,416 per km²) and is strongly urban. There are plenty of shops and schools within walking distance.
The listing states it is a studio, which typically means one open-plan living/sleeping area plus a separate kitchen and bathroom. The exact layout is not detailed in the listing, but the floor area is 36 m².
The listing does not mention a garden or any private outdoor space. The neighbourhood has a park or garden within 0.5 km, so there are public green areas nearby.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Fortuinwijk-Noord
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