Professorenwijk-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis is a generous 1930s terraced house on Lammenschansweg, in the heart of Leiden. The listing does not state an energy label, so the home's energy performance is unknown. With 301 m² of living space and a 331 m² plot, it is exceptionally large for the area. The asking price of €1,024,000 is 38% above the neighbourhood average of €741,000, reflecting the size. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price.
Professorenwijk-West is a sought-after neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the peace and greenery. One resident says: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby." Another notes: "It is always quiet to live there... It is a beautiful area along the water." The area is predominantly pre-war housing (89% built before 1945), and two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood Professorenwijk-West is densely urban with 4,050 addresses per km².
For groceries, Hoogvliet and SPAR are both just around the corner, with Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Lorentzschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are both about 600 m away. The Da Vinci College for secondary education is also nearby. The train station is just around the corner, and a park is on your doorstep. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vestingh Makelaars.
Details of this home
Lammenschansweg 8, Leiden
Very good · 3 residents
It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is always quiet to live there, but when you need something from specific shops, it is necessary to leave the village. This also applies to restaurants or clubs, for example. It is a beautiful area along the water, but real parks or forests are missing here.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood growing up in a neighbourhood like this and a nice environment for a dog
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Data from Professorenwijk-West
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About Lammenschansweg 8, Leiden
The asking price is 38% above the neighbourhood average of €741,000, but this home is also 128% larger than the average (301 m² vs 132 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €3,400, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,147 per m². So while the total price is high, the price per square metre is relatively low for the area.
Professorenwijk-West is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. Residents describe it as safe, friendly, and close to the station and centre. The area has a park nearby and is along the water. It is densely built but feels spacious thanks to the greenery.
The train station is just 400 metres away, so it is just around the corner. That makes commuting to other cities very convenient.
Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Lorentzschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden. The Da Vinci College for secondary education is also close by, about 600 metres away.
The agent has not provided this information, so the home's energy performance is unknown.
There are currently 7 homes for sale in Professorenwijk-West, with prices ranging from €500,000 to €1,044,000. This home is at the top end of that range.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Professorenwijk-West

