Noordvest, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1850s terraced house on Zandstraat sits in the heart of Leiden's old centre, where cobbled streets and canals set the scene. With 108 m² over three floors and a small courtyard, it's a classic city home with character. At €495,000, the asking price is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €702,727, making it a keen entry into the market for terraced houses in Leiden.
Noordvest is the northern part of Leiden's historic core, a dense urban area with 1,730 residents and a very high address density (5,968 per km²). Most homes are pre-war (75%), and the area is popular with singles and students, 805 one-person households. One resident sums it up: "Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think! As the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall." The neighbourhood Noordvest is lively, with a mix of shops, cafés and cultural spots.
For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, with SPAR and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Primary school De Pionier is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Hypodomus Leiden and also appears on Funda.
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The asking price of €495,000 is 30% below the average asking price in Noordvest (€702,727) and close to the average sold price of €485,800. Given the 108 m² floor area and central location, it is priced keenly compared to other homes currently on the market.
The home has energy label E. This is common for a house built in 1850, in the neighbourhood, 58% of homes have label D or lower. Label E means heating costs will be higher than in a modern home, so budget accordingly.
Noordvest is very central: a supermarket (Dirk) is just around the corner, and several others are within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close by, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The area is densely built with many shops and restaurants.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
The listing does not state the number of rooms or bedrooms. With 108 m² over three floors, it likely has multiple rooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
The plot is 54 m², which typically includes a small courtyard rather than a full garden.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
As the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €524,292 | €412,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,039 | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €551,253 | €441,611 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,565 | – |
| Rent price | €2,265 p/m | €2,308 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 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".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
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 | €581,337 | €525,341 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,068 | – |
| Rent price | €1,974 p/m | €1,954 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
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