Noorderkwartier, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1915 terraced house on Sophiastraat sits in a lively part of Leiden. With 90 m² of living space and a small 74 m² plot, it's a compact but classic city home. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though you'll want to budget for heating an older house. At €2,500 a month, the rent is in line with the market, the only terraced house currently available for rent in the neighbourhood. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely, but this one is priced at the top end for the area.
Noorderkwartier is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 5,700 residents. It's a mix of singles and families, with many young adults and a lively street scene. Based on three reviews, residents have mixed feelings: one says it's a "Super good neighbourhood" with "many nice people", while another gives a blunt "Yuck" and calls it "Full of foreigners". The overall score is a 7.5 out of 10, so most seem content. The area has a high address density of over 5,000 per km², so it's busy and central. For more on the area, see the Noorderkwartier neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is easy: an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away, and a Hoogvliet and Dirk are just around the corner. For school runs, De Pionier primary school is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. A GP is a couple of streets away, and a park is just around the corner for a quick breather. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting is straightforward. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM.
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At €2,500 a month, this is the only terraced house currently available for rent in Noorderkwartier, so there's no direct comparison within the neighbourhood. The price is in line with the average rent for all property types in the area, which is also €2,500. Given the central location and the house's age and size, it's priced at the market rate.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house built in 1915. It means the home has some insulation and double glazing, but you can expect moderate energy costs. Older homes with label C are generally less efficient than modern builds, so heating bills may be higher than in a newer property.
The train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. It's not on your doorstep, but it's a manageable distance for regular commuters.
Based on three reviews, opinions vary. One resident says it's a "Super good neighbourhood" with "many nice people", while another is less positive, calling it "Full of foreigners" with a "Yuck". The average score is 7.5 out of 10, so most residents seem satisfied. The neighbourhood has a mix of singles and families, with a young, urban feel.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot is 74 m², which could include outdoor space, but it's not stated.
With 90 m² of living space, it could have two or three bedrooms, but this is not confirmed. The agent has not provided a room count.
De Pionier primary school is just 98 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 600 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 305 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. However, this includes all types of crime, and the resident reviews don't specifically mention safety concerns. The overall neighbourhood score of 7.5 suggests most residents feel comfortable.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIYuck
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| Sale price | €526,833 | €522,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,377 | – |
| Rent price | €2,500 p/m | €2,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIToo little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around and even in bad weather in the flat, the housing association doesn't want to understand! Also many foreign residents in the flat and in the neighbourhood. The mayor and aldermen do nothing about it either. Leiden Noord is in decline! Bins disappear and it's normal for people to throw everything on the ground. Cleaning up dog poop, forget it, you can hardly pick it up anymore because the grass is much too high, so-called care for insects, in my opinion just a cheap cutback. The flat is also getting dirtier. They keep raising the costs but the escape routes haven't been cleaned for almost 5 years. Positive is that there are shops at Kooiplein and in the building there is the library and schools, secondary education at Sumatrastraat. Too bad that not only the government sees the car as a cash cow but the municipality now too.
Auto-translated to English by AIYuck
Auto-translated to English by AIWell, it's actually a normal neighbourhood like you usually know. However, you do have a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief. For the rest, it is a pleasant neighbourhood, but unfortunately we don't have as nice contact with our neighbours as before. My neighbourhood has changed a lot compared to my childhood since we had an old neighbour lady who was very close to us. Felt like family..
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| Sale price | €509,170 | €483,774 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,056 | – |
| Rent price | €1,862 p/m | €1,942 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
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Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,940 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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