Schenkwijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Valkenburgseweg sits in a quiet, leafy part of Leiden. With 221 m² of living space and a 317 m² plot, it is a generous home for a family. The asking price of €1,150,000 is 66% above the neighbourhood average of €693,750, making it the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale in Schenkwijk. That reflects its size: the floor area is 56% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely, but this one is at the top end.
Schenkwijk is a residential area built mainly in the 1970s, so the streets are lined with mature trees and spacious homes. It is a family-oriented neighbourhood: nearly 90% of the housing is single-family, and about half of households have children. The average household size is 2.3 people, and incomes are above average for Leiden. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data paints a picture of a stable, quiet area with a mix of ages, a fair number of over-65s as well as young families. The Schenkwijk neighbourhood is well established and popular with those who want space without leaving the city.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn and Dirk, both about a ten-minute walk away. Jumbo is a couple of streets further. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Basisschool De Wereldwijzer and De Stevenshof, both with around 300 pupils. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.2 km away. The train station is a 1.6 km walk, so about 20 minutes on foot. A park or public garden is just 400 m away, perfect for a quick stroll. The municipality of Leiden offers all the amenities you would expect from a historic city, but Schenkwijk itself feels calm and suburban.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Graal Makelaardij, Funda and Pararius. The details on this page are based on the information provided by the agent at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Valkenburgseweg 29, Leiden
Data from Schenkwijk
Data from Schenkwijk
49 within 5 km
89 within 5 km
About Valkenburgseweg 29, Leiden
The asking price is 66% above the average asking price in Schenkwijk (€693,750) and is the highest of the four homes currently for sale. However, this home is also 56% larger than the neighbourhood average (221 m² vs 142 m²). Whether it is fair depends on how you value the extra space and the energy-efficient A label. The average sold price in the neighbourhood over the past period was €542,071, but that includes smaller homes.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In Schenkwijk, 80% of homes have label A and the remaining 20% have label B, so this home is in line with the best in the neighbourhood. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes.
Schenkwijk is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood built in the 1970s. Nearly 90% of homes are single-family, and about half of households have children. The streets are leafy and spacious. There are no resident reviews available, but CBS data shows a stable mix of ages and above-average incomes.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Leiden's main station is within easy reach for commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam.
Yes, there are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Basisschool De Wereldwijzer and De Stevenshof, both with around 300 pupils. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.2 km away. Several other primary schools are within a 15-minute walk.
Albert Heijn and Dirk are both about a ten-minute walk away (1.1 km). Jumbo is slightly further at 1.2 km. For a wider selection, there are many supermarkets within 5 km.
Currently, there are four homes for sale in Schenkwijk, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €1,150,000. This home is the most expensive. The average asking price is €693,750, and the average floor area is 142 m².
3 homes in the neighbourhood Schenkwijk
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