De Ridderstraat 12
Burgemeesterswijk, Leiden
AreaA classic Leiden terraced house
This 1930s terraced house on De Ridderstraat has a warm, lived-in feel that comes with a home of this era. With 143 m² of floor space, it is noticeably more compact than the average home in the Burgemeesterswijk, where the typical floor area is 201 m². The asking price of €875,000 sits 17% below the neighbourhood average of €1,049,462, which makes it a keen entry point for this street. For context, you can compare it with other terraced houses in Leiden.
The Burgemeesterswijk neighbourhood
The Burgemeesterswijk neighbourhood is a leafy, established part of Leiden with a mix of families and older residents. The area has a strong owner-occupied stock (87%) and a high proportion of single-family homes (74%). With an address density of 4,687 per km², it is very urban, yet there is a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood has a quiet, residential character, and the homes here are predominantly pre-war (83% built before 1945).
Life on the street
Your daily routine would start with a short walk to the Lorentz school (just around the corner) or the Stedelijk Gymnasium. For groceries, the Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and a Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality of Leiden offers a rich cultural scene, with restaurants and a library within easy reach, all part of the municipality of Leiden.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About De Ridderstraat 12, Leiden
Is €875,000 a fair price for this terraced house?
The asking price of €875,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the Burgemeesterswijk (€1,049,462). However, this home's floor area of 143 m² is 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 201 m². So the price per square metre is actually in line with the market. It is not a bargain, but it is priced for its size.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale, meaning the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. Expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label C, while 33% have label A.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or Utrecht straightforward.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Lorentz school (primary) is 299 m away, the Stedelijk Gymnasium (secondary) is 320 m, and the International School Leiden (primary) is 358 m. Basisschool St. Joseph is 391 m away.
Which supermarkets are close?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 427 m, just around the corner. Hoogvliet is 658 m away, and PLUS is 853 m. For daily shopping, you have several options within a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Burgemeesterswijk is a pre-war neighbourhood with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (87%) and families. It is very urban (address density 4,687 per km²) but has a park within 300 m. The area is quiet and residential, with mostly terraced houses.
