A studio in the heart of Leiden
This studio on Turfmarkt sits right in the historic centre of Leiden, a neighbourhood that buzzes with students and young professionals. At €320,000, the asking price was 22% below the neighbourhood average of €408,333, which made it a keen entry point into the Leiden housing market. For context, studios in Leiden typically command a premium per square metre, so this one stands out. This home has not been online since 21 July 2026.
De Camp: a compact, lively neighbourhood
De Camp is a dense, urban pocket with 1,225 residents, mostly one-person households (725) and a large share of 25-to-45-year-olds. The streets are lined with historic buildings, all built before 1945, and the atmosphere is young and energetic. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: a very high address density (5,561 per km²) and a strong urban character. You can read more about the neighbourhood De Camp.
Daily life on Turfmarkt
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Dirk and SPAR are a couple of streets away. If you need a quick lunch, AH to go is also within a five-minute walk. For families, the nearest primary school is Vrije School Mareland, a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other options within walking distance. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city where most daily needs are met on foot.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via RE/MAX.
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About Turfmarkt 7A, Leiden
Was €320,000 a fair price for this studio?
The asking price of €320,000 was 22% below the average asking price in De Camp (€408,333) and very close to the median of €322,500. Given the compact 39 m² floor area, the price per square metre was roughly €8,205, which was slightly above the neighbourhood average of €7,995. So it was priced keenly for a studio in the centre.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The studio has energy label A, which is very efficient. In De Camp, 33.3% of homes have label A and 16.7% have A+.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam, The Hague or Utrecht without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like for young professionals?
De Camp is very urban with a high density of addresses (5,561 per km²). The population is dominated by 25-to-45-year-olds (535 out of 1,225 residents) and one-person households (725). It's a lively, student-friendly area with restaurants just 0.1 km away and a park 0.8 km away.
Is this a good investment property?
With 15% owner-occupied homes in the neighbourhood, the majority are rentals, which suggests a strong rental market. The studio's central location and energy efficiency (label A) make it attractive for tenants. However, the small size (39 m²) may limit the rental pool.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Mareland at 474 m, followed by Haanstra Basisschool at 693 m and OBS Lucas van Leyden at 802 m. For secondary education, the closest school is 1.5 km away.
