Under offer
Burgemeesterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1938 terraced house on Thorbeckestraat has a warm, traditional character with 155 m² of living space and a 203 m² plot. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient for its age. At €950,000, the price is in line with the market, the neighbourhood average for similar homes is around €1,049,000, so this one is keenly priced. For context, terraced houses in Leiden typically sell for a bit less.
Burgemeesterswijk is a quiet, established neighbourhood with wide streets and pre-war architecture. Most homes are owner-occupied (87%), and three-quarters are single-family houses. The area is popular with families and older residents, nearly a third of the population is 45,65. There are no resident reviews available, but the low crime rate (63 incidents total) and proximity to parks (a park is just around the corner) speak for themselves. The neighbourhood Burgemeesterswijk has a strong sense of community.
Your morning bread run is easy: Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away, and Hoogvliet and PLUS are within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Lorentzschool is just around the corner, and the International School Leiden is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden are also close by. The municipality Leiden offers excellent amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away and the city centre easily reachable.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Rotsvast Nederland, Rotsvast Makelaardij, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Thorbeckestraat 74, Leiden
Data from Burgemeesterswijk
Data from Burgemeesterswijk
42 within 5 km
85 within 5 km
About Thorbeckestraat 74, Leiden
Yes, it's keenly priced. The average sale price in Burgemeesterswijk is around €1,049,000, and the median is €1,044,000. This home is below both, and at €6,129 per m² it's slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,720 per m², but the larger plot (203 m²) adds value.
Burgemeesterswijk is a quiet, family-oriented area with mostly pre-war terraced houses. It's very urban (density 4,687 addresses per km²) but feels leafy thanks to nearby parks. The population is mixed, with many families and older residents. Crime is low, and most homes are owner-occupied.
Leiden Centraal station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct trains to Amsterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Lorentzschool (332 m), International School Leiden (455 m), and Basisschool St. Joseph (562 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (564 m) and Da Vinci College (606 m) are close by.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house built in 1938. It means the home is reasonably well-insulated but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better glazing or insulation could boost efficiency.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot is 203 m², which typically includes some outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgemeesterswijk
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