Living in Lage Mors
Lage Mors is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (40% houses).
At 6,707 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Leiden's market is squeezed between a historic center, a major university and bio-science employment at the Bio Science Park — small homes, high demand, and canal-side charm at Randstad prices. Student rental demand keeps investors circling the same stock buyers want.
The housing market in Lage Mors
At €351,000 average WOZ value, Lage Mors ranks 39 out of 52 Leiden neighborhoods on price — 13% below the city median, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Leiden's cheapest buurt averages €263,000 and its most expensive €746,000, so Lage Mors sits in the budget band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €177,000 to €377,000, up 113% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 37% owner-occupied against 62% rental, including 35% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Lage Mors is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (30% of its 4,420 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 24%. Households split into 48% singles and 25% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 45% of households are in the lower national bracket; average income per resident is €34,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 10 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 1.7 km · library 2.5 km · 3 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 6 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (3 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 6-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.5 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
99% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Lage Mors
Before you bid in Lage Mors: much of Leiden sits on soft soil, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lage Mors a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Lage Mors suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €351,000 (13% below the Leiden median) and the neighborhood has 4,420 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Lage Mors?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Lage Mors, Leiden is €351,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Lage Mors mostly owner-occupied or rental?
37% of homes in Lage Mors are owner-occupied and 62% are rentals, of which 35% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Lage Mors rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Lage Mors rose from €177,000 to €377,000 (+113%); Leiden as a whole moved up 115% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Lage Mors?
99% of homes in Lage Mors were built before 2000 and 1% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Lage Mors?
The average distance to a train station from Lage Mors is 1.5 km; a large supermarket is 0.8 km away on average.
Is Lage Mors an expensive part of Leiden?
No — average home values are 13% below the Leiden median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Lage Mors good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 25% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Leiden
Closest in price — worth a look if Lage Mors is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU05460601) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.