A terraced house on the water in Waardeiland
This terraced house on Oxfordlaan 2 sits on a quiet road alongside the water in the Waardeiland neighbourhood of Leiden, with a free view. Built in 1978, the home has an energy label A and is offered for €875,000. The asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €727,750. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,856, while this home is listed at €5,503 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The home is one of the [terraced houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/tussenwoningen/ ) currently on the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 159 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 167 m²; the plot is 221 m² in both. The home has a front garden and a rear garden of 59 m² facing northwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a balcony and an integral garage. The agent notes insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler. The property is freehold.
Life in Waardeiland
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes this neighbourhood, give their surroundings an average score of 7.59 based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another adds: "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!" A third resident notes: "Police often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around." The neighbourhood has around 1,060 inhabitants, with a third aged 65 or older. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just [the Waardeiland neighbourhood]( /buurt/waardeiland-leiden/ ).
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, SPAR is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away, and Hoogvliet is a ten-minute walk. Daltonschool De Leeuwerik is a couple of streets away, and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is also close by. The nearest GP is De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek Roomburgh. Bus stops at Wilhelminabrug and Spanjaardsbrug are just around the corner, served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183, 187 and 3. Leiden Lammenschans station is about 2 km away. The municipality of Leiden offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €822,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €640,000 to €822,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars.
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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 Oxfordlaan 2, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €875,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €727,750. That is 20% above the neighbourhood average. Per square metre, the home is listed at €5,503, while the neighbourhood average is €4,856 per square metre. The price verdict is based on the agent's floor area of 159 m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom over two floors. The living area is 159 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 167 m². The plot is 221 m². There is a front garden, a rear garden of 59 m² facing northwest, a balcony and an integral garage.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €822,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 28%, from €640,000 in 2020 to €822,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 26 dB Lden, and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are also low, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
SPAR is about 678 metres away, Albert Heijn about 825 metres, and Hoogvliet about 1 km. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at about 1 km and Dekamarkt at about 1.1 km. In total, there are 40 supermarkets within 5 km.
What schools are near Oxfordlaan 2?
Daltonschool De Leeuwerik, a primary school, is about 649 metres away. For secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is about 589 metres away, and Bonaventura Agora Leiden is about 660 metres away. Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Athena) is about 836 metres away. There are 84 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stops are Leiden, Wilhelminabrug and Leiderdorp, Spanjaardsbrug, both about 400 metres away. Wilhelminabrug is served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183, 187, and Spanjaardsbrug by line 3. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.95 km away.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict give their surroundings an average score of 7.59 based on seven reviews. One resident says it is a "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can." Another mentions the convenience: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station!" A third notes that "Police often around" and that dog owners sometimes leave poop on the grass field. These reviews describe the district, not just this neighbourhood.
