Noordvest, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Oude Singel puts you right in the middle of historic Leiden, with the canals and city bustle on your doorstep. At 26 m² it's a compact home, but the location is hard to beat. The asking price of €200,000 is 72% below the neighbourhood average of €702,727, which is keen for a studio in this part of town. For context, studios in Leiden typically command a premium for their central positions.
Noordvest is a lively, densely built-up part of Leiden's city centre, with an address density of nearly 6,000 per km². It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and over half of households are single people. One resident sums it up: "Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think!" They add: "There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. Leiden feels like home." The review is based on a single response, so it's a personal view rather than a broad consensus. For more on the area, see the Noordvest neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR and Dirk are a couple of streets away. For breakfast or a coffee, a restaurant is on your doorstep. The nearest primary school, De Pionier, is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's parks and library are within easy reach. For a broader picture of the surroundings, check the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Oudshoorn makelaardij.
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The asking price of €200,000 is 72% below the neighbourhood average of €702,727, but that average includes much larger homes. For a 26 m² studio in central Leiden, the price is keen compared to other studios in the city. The neighbourhood median for all homes is €595,000, so this is a relatively affordable entry point into the area.
The energy label is D, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1971). In the neighbourhood, 58% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical. You can expect moderate heating costs, but not as low as a modern A-rated home.
Noordvest is very central: a supermarket (Albert Heijn) is just around the corner, and several others are within a five-minute walk. Restaurants, a park and a library are all within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get around without a car.
The neighbourhood is young and urban: most residents are between 25 and 45, and over half of households are single people. There are few families with children. It's a dense, lively area with a high address density, typical of a city centre.
At 26 m², this studio is 77% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 112 m². That's typical for a studio in a central location, where space is at a premium. The home is compact but efficient.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace.
In the past period, sold homes in Noordvest took an average of 59 days to sell. That's a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a balanced market. This studio is priced keenly, so it may attract interest quickly.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
As the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €702,727 | €595,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,684 | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €605,295 | €505,429 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,991 | – |
| Rent price | €2,322 p/m | €2,287 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,941 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
Oude Singel 246C, Leiden
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