Levendaal-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Kruitschip sits in the lively Levendaal-West neighbourhood, right in the historic centre of Leiden. At 44 m² it's compact but cleverly laid out, with an energy label B so the running costs should be manageable. The asking price of €345,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 33% below the average of €512,188, making it a relatively affordable entry into this sought-after part of town. For context, studios in Leiden vary widely, but this one stands out for its price.
Levendaal-West is a dense, urban neighbourhood right in Leiden's historic centre. With over 6,200 addresses per km², it's very much city living. The area is popular with students and young professionals, over half the households are single-person, and the average household size is just 1.4. There are few families with children, so the vibe is more about cafes and culture than playgrounds. The neighbourhood Levendaal-West is also one of the oldest parts of town, with all homes built before 1945, giving the streets a classic Dutch character.
Daily errands are a doddle from here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away for organic bits. For bread or a quick lunch, the SPAR is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: OBS Lucas van Leyden is just around the corner, and Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away. The municipality Leiden has plenty of secondary schools too, though the nearest is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, handy for trips to The Hague or Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including WVK Makelaars Voorburg and Funda. The details are based on the listing as it appears on those sites.
Details of this home
Kruitschip 52, Leiden
Data from Levendaal-West
Data from Levendaal-West
45 within 5 km
90 within 5 km
About Kruitschip 52, Leiden
The asking price of €345,000 is about 33% below the average asking price in Levendaal-West (€512,188) and also below the median of €475,000. Given that the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,566, this studio at €7,841 per m² is priced keenly. However, it's a compact studio, so the absolute price is lower than most homes in the area.
Levendaal-West is a very urban, central neighbourhood in Leiden. It's densely populated with many single-person households and a young demographic. The area has a high number of addresses per km², indicating a lively, city-centre feel. Most homes are pre-war, giving the streets a historic character. There are few families with children, so it's more suited to those who enjoy city life.
Leiden Centraal station is about 1.3 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to cities like The Hague, Amsterdam, or Utrecht.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Hoogvliet is just 130 metres away, Ekoplaza is 245 metres, and SPAR is 386 metres. For a larger selection, Albert Heijn is about 658 metres away.
The studio has an energy label B, which is quite efficient for a home built in 1892. This means heating costs should be relatively low compared to older properties with poorer labels.
At the time of writing, there are only 4 homes for sale in Levendaal-West, which is a very limited supply. This suggests that properties here don't stay on the market long.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Levendaal-West
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