Rijndijkbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1920s terraced house on Rijndijkstraat sits in a lively part of Leiden, with the city's historic centre just a short walk away. At 86 m², it's compact but full of character, and the 81 m² plot gives you a private outdoor space. With an E energy label, heating costs will be something to factor in. The asking price of €500,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €609,438, making it a keen entry point for a terraced houses in Leiden.
The neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of old and new. One resident calls it a "Lovely neighbourhood", "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 gives a more mixed view: "Hello, there are nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads. Community gets a 2 because in my opinion nobody is really connected. No community centre, but also, nobody WANTS to connect with the neighbours either. Houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.19 out of 10. The area is very urban, with over 4,000 addresses per km², and a mix of households, many singles, but also families with children.
For daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk away. Schools are plentiful: Bonaventura Agora Leiden is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a couple of streets away. The municipality Leiden offers a rich cultural scene, with restaurants and a park within easy reach. The train station is a ten-minute walk, connecting you to the rest of the country.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
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Rijndijkstraat 80, Leiden
Good · 2 residents
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
Auto-translated to English by AIHello, there are nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads. Community gets a 2 because in my opinion nobody is really connected. No community centre, but also, nobody WANTS to connect with the neighbours either. Houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities.
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About Rijndijkstraat 80, Leiden
The asking price of €500,000 is 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€609,438) and also below the median of €530,000. Given that the house is smaller than average (86 m² vs 116 m²), the price per m² works out to about €5,814, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,665. So it's priced keenly for its size, but the E energy label and 1920s construction mean you'll need to budget for upgrades.
Rijndijkbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Residents appreciate the friendly atmosphere and convenient location near the centre, but some note that the community isn't very tight-knit and that roads cut through the parks. There are plenty of schools and amenities, and the area scores a 7.19 out of 10 from two reviews.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other major cities.
The energy label is E, which means the house is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern home. Many homes in the neighbourhood have labels D or lower (50%), so it's not unusual, but you may want to consider insulation improvements.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Bonaventura Agora Leiden (secondary) is just 128 m away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is 250 m away. For primary education, Basisschool St. Joseph is 418 m away. The area has a high concentration of schools.
The nearest supermarket is SPAR at 400 m, and a Dekamarkt is 745 m away. For more variety, Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn are about 1 km away. There are also many restaurants within a short walk.
The plot size is 81 m², which typically includes a small garden or courtyard.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt
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