A waterside studio in De Kooi
This studio sits on the Lage Rijndijk, right on the water in the De Kooi neighbourhood of Leiden. It is a lively part of town, with the city centre within easy reach and the bustle of daily life all around. The home is a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, and it comes with a freehold ownership. At €260,000, the asking price sat 39% below the average last known asking price of €429,263 for homes in this neighbourhood, which put it on the sharp side of the market. For context, that average was based on the 19 homes at the time for sale here, and this studio was one of the [studios in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/studios/ ) on offer. This home has not been online since 9 September 2026.
Inside the home
Built in 1895, this studio has a single floor with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 40 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 41 m². The home is heated by a central heating boiler and is located on the first living floor. According to the agent, the property was set alongside navigable water, in the centre, within a residential area and with a free view.
Life in De Kooi
De Kooi is a neighbourhood with a mix of old and new, where 76% of homes were built before 1945. It is a densely populated area, with over 4,300 addresses per square kilometre, and it has a youngish profile, with 37% of residents aged between 25 and 45. Residents of the wider district of Leiden-Noord give their area an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is less positive, mentioning "too little police control" and a neighbourhood that is "deteriorating rapidly". The reviews reflect a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them for yourself. This is [the De Kooi neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-kooi-leiden/ ) as it stands today.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well served. The Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet supermarkets are both just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk away. For schools, De Springplank and De Pionier are both a couple of streets away, and the Marecollege secondary school is also within easy reach. The GP practice De Singel Huisartsen and the Boots Apotheek pharmacy are both just around the corner. For public transport, the Kooipark bus stop is on your doorstep, with lines 3 and 56, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not available in the records. At the address level, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 81% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is low, the current flood risk is medium, and the heat stress risk is low, though both flood risk and heat stress are expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij, which listed it on Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Lage Rijndijk 9A, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to other homes in De Kooi?
The asking price of €260,000 was 39% below the average asking price of €429,263 for homes at the time for sale in De Kooi. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €5,761, while this studio was listed at €6,500 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The homes for sale here range from €210,000 to €740,000.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this was a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was listed at 40 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 41 m². The home has a central heating boiler and is located on the first living floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. The home was built in 1895, which is typical for the area, as 76% of homes in De Kooi were built before 1945. The label does not say anything about the condition of the property itself.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available records. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it was not available for this home when this home was at the time on the market. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1895, and that 81% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flood and heat stress risks at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk, which relates to heavy rainfall, is low. The current flood risk is medium, but this is expected to decrease to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are near this studio?
There are two supermarkets just around the corner: an Albert Heijn at 456 metres and a Hoogvliet at 474 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 656 metres, and a Dekamarkt is at 907 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 39 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are a couple of streets away: De Springplank at 528 metres and De Pionier at 538 metres. De Singel and De Viersprong are both at 626 metres. For secondary education, the Marecollege is at 695 metres. There are 86 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Kooipark, at 201 metres, which is on your doorstep, with bus lines 3 and 56. The Leiden, Zijlsingel stop at 380 metres and the Leiden, Sumatrabrug stop at 443 metres both serve line 3. Leiden Centraal train station is at 1,712 metres, about a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district of Leiden-Noord give their area an average score of 7.13 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is critical, mentioning "too little police control" and a neighbourhood that is "deteriorating rapidly". The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
How many homes were for sale in De Kooi at the time?
There were at the time 19 homes for sale in De Kooi, with asking prices ranging from €210,000 to €740,000. The average asking price was €429,263 and the median was €410,000. The average floor area of these homes is 84 m², which is larger than this studio's 40 m².
