Living in Leedewijk-Noord
Leedewijk-Noord is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (88%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 6,802 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 Leedewijk-Noord
The average home value (WOZ) in Leedewijk-Noord is €464,000, which puts it at #14 of 52 neighborhoods in Leiden — 15% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Leiden's cheapest buurt averages €263,000 and its most expensive €746,000, so Leedewijk-Noord sits in the middle 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 €254,000 to €518,000, up 104% — slower than the city as a whole (+115%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 83% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Leedewijk-Noord is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (29% of its 2,855 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 21%. 43% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 42% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior; average income per resident is €41,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.3 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 16 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 3.4 km · library 1.4 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 8 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.7 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is an 8-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 3.8 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 4.5 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Energy and running costs
100% 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 Leedewijk-Noord
Before you bid in Leedewijk-Noord: 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. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 Leedewijk-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Leedewijk-Noord suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €464,000 (15% above the Leiden median) and the neighborhood has 2,855 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Leedewijk-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Leedewijk-Noord, Leiden is €464,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Leedewijk-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
83% of homes in Leedewijk-Noord are owner-occupied and 17% are rentals, of which 3% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Leedewijk-Noord rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Leedewijk-Noord rose from €254,000 to €518,000 (+104%); 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 Leedewijk-Noord?
100% of homes in Leedewijk-Noord were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Leedewijk-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from Leedewijk-Noord is 3.8 km; a large supermarket is 1.3 km away on average.
Is Leedewijk-Noord an expensive part of Leiden?
Yes — average home values in Leedewijk-Noord are 15% above the Leiden median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Leedewijk-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 43% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Leiden
Closest in price — worth a look if Leedewijk-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU05460805) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.