A compact studio in the heart of Leiden
This studio on Kruitschip sits in the lively Levendaal-West neighbourhood, right in the historic centre of Leiden. At 39 m² it's a compact home, but with an energy label B it's reasonably efficient for a building from 1892. The last known asking price of €315,000 was 38% below the neighbourhood average of €512,188, which made it a keen option compared to other studios in Leiden. This home has not been online since 4 August 2026.
Levendaal-West: a dense, urban enclave
Levendaal-West is part of the inner city, with a very high address density of 6,208 per km². It's a neighbourhood of mostly one-person households (580 out of 795 households) and few families with children (75). The population is young, with the largest group aged 25,45 (420 residents). Almost all homes were built before 1945. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the statistics alone.
Daily life on Kruitschip
For groceries, you have the Hoogvliet just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: OBS Lucas van Leyden and Haanstra Basisschool. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and a park or garden is just a couple of streets away.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via WVK Makelaars Voorburg.
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About Kruitschip 39, Leiden
Was €315,000 a fair price for this studio?
The asking price of €315,000 was 38% below the average asking price in Levendaal-West (€512,188) and also below the cheapest listing in the neighbourhood (€348,750). However, this studio is smaller than average (39 m² vs 54 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price was on the low side compared to other homes at the time for sale.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Levendaal-West is a very urban part of Leiden's historic centre, with a high density of addresses and a young population. Most households are single people, and there are few families with children. The area is lively and central, with many amenities within walking distance.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The closest supermarket is Hoogvliet at 123 metres, followed by Ekoplaza at 247 metres, SPAR at 389 metres, and Dekamarkt at 464 metres. Albert Heijn is 655 metres away.
What schools are in the area?
Primary schools within walking distance include OBS Lucas van Leyden (287 m), Haanstra Basisschool (312 m), and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh (560 m). Secondary schools are 1.4 km away on average.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label B, which means it is reasonably energy-efficient.
Is this a good investment?
The price was below the neighbourhood average, and the central location in Leiden was generally popular. However, the home is small and the building is from 1892. Investment potential depends on market trends and your personal goals.
