Transvaalbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1928 terraced house on De Wetstraat sits in the Transvaalbuurt, a lively part of Leiden with a strong student presence. With 110 m² of living space and a 148 m² plot, it is a third larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €495,000 is 19% above the local average of €414,800, which is on the high side, but you are paying for the extra space. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
The Transvaalbuurt scores a 7.57 out of 10 from two residents. One describes it as "a typical student neighbourhood" and notes: "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." Another calls it "a cosy good neighbourhood" and adds: "It is a safe neighbourhood with nice people, I have never had any bad experiences, but sometimes bikes are stolen, but no major burglaries." The area is densely built (4,179 addresses per km²) and mostly pre-war, with a mix of students and singles, 43% of households are one-person. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt.
For groceries, you have an AH to go and an Aldi just around the corner, and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, is a five-minute walk, and De Morskring is also within walking distance. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting straightforward. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city centre with restaurants and cultural venues within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via RE/MAX.
Details of this home
De Wetstraat 16, 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 De Wetstraat 16, Leiden
The asking price is 19% above the average asking price in the Transvaalbuurt (€414,800). However, this house is also 33% larger than the neighbourhood average (110 m² vs 83 m²). Given the extra space and the pre-war character, the price is on the high side but reflects the larger floor area.
The energy label is F, which is poor. This means the house is not well insulated and heating costs are likely to be high. The majority of homes in the neighbourhood (60%) have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a 1928 house, but you should budget for energy bills.
Residents give mixed but generally positive views. One says it is "reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed," while another reports "no major burglaries" but notes that bikes are sometimes stolen. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 146, which is moderate for a dense urban area.
The Transvaalbuurt has 2,045 residents, with a high proportion of young adults (24% aged 15-25 and 35% aged 25-45). Many households are single-person (43%), and only 7% are households with children. It is a very urban area with a strong student vibe.
Leiden Centraal station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or other cities.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within walking distance. An AH to go and an Aldi are both about 600 metres away, and a Jumbo is 641 metres away. For daily shopping, you have plenty of options just around the corner.
The nearest primary school is Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, 299 metres away (a five-minute walk). De Morskring is 594 metres away, and Basisschool Pacelli is 645 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt
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