Transvaalbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Paul Krugerstraat is a small, affordable entry into Leiden's housing market. At 20 m² with an energy label G, it's a no-frills space that asks for a bit of creativity. The asking price of €152,000 is 63% below the neighbourhood average of €414,800, which makes sense given the size. For context, studios in Leiden vary widely, but this one is at the lower end.
The Transvaalbuurt is a lively, mixed neighbourhood. One resident calls it "a typical student neighbourhood" and notes that "there are often students outside in the evenings. It is reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed." Another describes it as "a cosy good neighbourhood" with "nice people" and adds that "sometimes bikes are stolen, but no major burglaries." Based on two reviews, the area scores a 7.57 out of 10. The neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic.
For groceries, you have Jumbo just around the corner, plus AH to go and Aldi a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, is a five-minute walk, and there are several others within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarsland and also appears on Funda. The listing is available through two channels.
Details of this home
Paul Krugerstraat 12, Leiden
Good · 2 residents
The neighbourhood is quite simple along a road, and there are often students outside in the evenings. It is reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a safe neighbourhood with nice people, I have never had any bad experiences, but sometimes bikes are stolen, but no major burglaries, there is a supermarket, station, GP and school all within walking distance, sometimes it is a bit dirty
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About Paul Krugerstraat 12, Leiden
The asking price is 63% below the average asking price in the Transvaalbuurt (€414,800), but the studio is also 76% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 83 m². Given the size and energy label G, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact, older studio in this area.
Energy label G is the least efficient rating, meaning the home has poor insulation and high heating costs to expect. In the Transvaalbuurt, 60% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but you should budget for higher energy bills.
Residents describe it as reasonably safe. One says "it is a safe neighbourhood with nice people" and mentions only occasional bike thefts. Another notes that it's safe as long as doors are closed. The total number of crimes reported in the area is 146, which is moderate for a dense urban neighbourhood.
Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away (0.9 km), giving you direct trains to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other cities. The area is very urban with a high density of addresses, so bus stops are also within walking distance.
Yes, Jumbo is just around the corner (373 m), and AH to go and Aldi are also a couple of streets away (376 m). For a wider selection, SPAR is about a ten-minute walk (770 m).
The neighbourhood has a young population, with 35% aged 15-45. Many households are single-person (880 out of 1,275), and the average household size is 1.5. It's a mix of students and young professionals, with some families (150 households with children).
6 homes in the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt
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