A terraced house on the water in Noorderkwartier
Herensingel 18 sits on a quiet road along the water in Noorderkwartier, a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord. This terraced house from 1916 had an energy label E, which was the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The last known asking price of €550,000 was on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, [terraced houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/tussenwoningen/ ) were listed across the municipality. This home has not been online since 10 October 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home had four rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom, and three floors, with a volume of 428 m³. The living area was listed as 118 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 108 m². The plot measured 75 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration stated 66 m². The home has double glazing, a central heating boiler, and is in full ownership. There is a garden at the back and a balcony. The agent described the setting as a quiet road, alongside water, in a residential area.
Life in Noorderkwartier
Noorderkwartier is a neighbourhood with around 5,600 residents, and a large share of single-person households. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Super good neighbourhood." Another notes: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." The reviews reflect a mix of opinions, as one resident gave a lower score. [The Noorderkwartier neighbourhood]( /buurt/noorderkwartier-leiden/ ) has a housing stock of about 2,759 homes, with 23% owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg is on your doorstep, and Boots Apotheek De Singel Leiden is just around the corner. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk. Primary schools De Pionier and De Springplank are both within a short walk. Bus stops Leiden, Kooipark and Leiden, Houtmarkt are just around the corner, served by lines 3 and 56. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/ ) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home in the data. The address risk data provides area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific property. The noise level from road traffic is 70 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970, and 72% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij on Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Herensingel 18, Leiden
What was the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price was €550,000. This was on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 118 m², was €4,661. The home had been listed since 3 June 2026.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home had four rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 428 m³. The agent listed the living area as 118 m², while the BAG registration records 108 m². The plot was 75 m² per the agent, but 66 m² per the BAG registration.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. The home did had double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is because the home was built in 1916, before 1970, and 72% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level is 70 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 339 metres away, and Hoogvliet is 427 metres away. There are also two more Albert Heijn locations within 577 and 887 metres, plus a Dirk at 847 metres and a SPAR at 887 metres. In total, there are 41 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
Primary school De Pionier is 307 metres away, and De Springplank is 535 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include De Singel and De Viersprong, both at 602 metres. For secondary education, Marecollege is 710 metres away. There are 87 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Kooipark, 217 metres away, served by lines 3 and 56. Leiden, Houtmarkt is 284 metres away with line 56, and Leiden, Surinamestraat is 404 metres away with lines 3 and 56. Leiden Centraal train station is 1,492 metres away.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Super good neighbourhood." Another says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." A third review is less positive, reflecting a range of opinions.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is medium, while the risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding, which occurs from heavy rain, is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
