Under offer
Gasthuiswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1962 terraced house in Leiden's Gasthuiswijk feels solid and roomy. With 141 m² of living space, it's a good 38% larger than the average home for sale in the neighbourhood. The energy label is D, which is less efficient than most of the current local supply. At €550,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €484,167, but you're paying for the extra square metres. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price.
Gasthuiswijk is a densely built area with a very strong urban character (3,874 addresses per km²). It's home to about 2,420 people, mostly singles (975 one-person households) and a fair number of over-65s (435). One resident says: "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'." Another notes: "A fine neighbourhood. Sometimes things happen but it's often resolved." The neighbourhood Gasthuiswijk has a mix of pre-1970 and more recent housing, with 31% owner-occupied homes.
For your morning bread, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and AH XL is a couple of streets away. Lidl is also within a five-minute walk. There are two primary schools within walking distance: De Astronaut and Montessorischool Apollo. For secondary education, Het Vlietland College is a couple of streets away. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, with a GP and restaurants just a few minutes' walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars. The listing is available on Funda and other platforms.
Details of this home
De Bazelstraat 18, Leiden
Very good · 2 residents
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 AIA fine neighbourhood. Sometimes things happen but it's often resolved.
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Data from Gasthuiswijk
40 within 5 km
87 within 5 km
About De Bazelstraat 18, Leiden
The asking price of €550,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €484,167 and the median of €287,500. However, this home is 141 m², which is 38% larger than the average sold home in Gasthuiswijk (102 m²). The price per m² works out to about €3,900, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,916 per m². So you're getting more space for a lower per-square-metre rate, but the total price is still on the high side.
The energy label is D. In Gasthuiswijk, about 27% of homes for sale have a label D or lower, while 33% have label A. Label D means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. The house was built in 1962, so it may benefit from insulation upgrades.
Gasthuiswijk has a mix of residents, with 235 households with children out of 1,520 total households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as De Astronaut (205 m) and Montessorischool Apollo (466 m), as well as secondary schools like Het Vlietland College (431 m). The area is very urban, with shops and amenities nearby, which some families appreciate.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk. The high address density (3,874 per km²) suggests good public transport coverage typical of a very urban area.
The neighbourhood recorded 305 total crimes in the latest data. One resident says: 'Sometimes things happen but it's often resolved.' The overall review score is 8.32 out of 10 based on two reviews, indicating general satisfaction. For specific crime statistics, you can check local police data.
Hoogvliet is just 424 m away, about a five-minute walk. AH XL is 572 m away, and Lidl is 681 m. Residents also mention a square with Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, and Hema nearby. For a wider selection, there are 40 supermarkets within 5 km.
The plot size is 159 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden, terrace, or other outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Gasthuiswijk
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