De Waard, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1915 terraced house on Waardstraat sits in the heart of Leiden, with a lively mix of students and families on the street. At 68 m² and with an F energy label, it's a home that needs some modernisation. The asking price of €399,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €441,188, but it's still below the median for terraced houses in Leiden.
De Waard is a densely built area with 2,235 residents, mostly young adults and families. It's very urban (5,157 addresses per km²), so you're never far from a café or shop. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a mix of ages and household types. The area has a high proportion of pre-war homes (76.5%), which gives it a classic Leiden character. For more on the area, see neighbourhood De Waard.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: De Pionier primary school is a five-minute walk, and Bonaventura College is within walking distance for secondary education. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. For more on the wider area, see municipality Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Leiden B.V. and Funda.
Details of this home
Waardstraat 3, Leiden
Data from De Waard
Data from De Waard
39 within 5 km
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About Waardstraat 3, Leiden
The asking price of €399,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €441,188 and the median of €412,000. However, the house is 68 m² with an F energy label, so you'll need to factor in renovation costs. Compared to other homes in De Waard, it's priced competitively for its size, but the energy label means higher running costs.
De Waard is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of young adults and families, and most homes were built before 1945. The area is lively, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. There are no resident reviews available, but the data shows a diverse population.
Leiden's main train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. From there, you can reach Amsterdam, The Hague, and other cities easily.
Energy label F means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In De Waard, 35.3% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not uncommon for a pre-war house. Improvements like insulation or a new heating system could help.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. De Pionier primary school is about 630 m away, and Bonaventura College (secondary) is 588 m away. The Stedelijk Gymnasium is also close, at 790 m.
Albert Heijn is 594 m away, and Hoogvliet is 675 m. Dekamarkt is 728 m, so you have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Waard