Living in Raadsherenbuurt
Raadsherenbuurt is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (82%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 2,042 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
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 Raadsherenbuurt
At €768,000 average WOZ value, Raadsherenbuurt ranks 1 out of 53 Leiden neighborhoods on price — 79% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Leiden's cheapest buurt averages €126,000 and its priciest €768,000, so Raadsherenbuurt sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €448,000 · 2016: €503,000 · 2017: €528,000 · 2018: €586,000 · 2019: €589,000 · 2020: €643,000 · 2021: €662,000 · 2022: €691,000 · 2023: €743,000 · 2024: €757,000 · 2025: €768,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €448,000 to €768,000, up 71% — 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, Raadsherenbuurt is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (27% of its 880 residents), followed by over-65s at 23%. Households split into 37% singles and 32% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 49% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 7 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 4 min · hospital 0.9 km · library 1.7 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 5 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (7 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 2-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 1.6 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 100% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Raadsherenbuurt
Before you bid in Raadsherenbuurt: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, 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, in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price.
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 Raadsherenbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Raadsherenbuurt suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €768,000 (79% pricier than most of Leiden) and the neighborhood has 880 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Raadsherenbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Raadsherenbuurt, Leiden is €768,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Raadsherenbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
83% of homes in Raadsherenbuurt are owner-occupied and 17% are rentals, of which 8% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Raadsherenbuurt rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Raadsherenbuurt rose from €448,000 to €768,000 (+71%); 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 Raadsherenbuurt?
100% of homes in Raadsherenbuurt 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 Raadsherenbuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Raadsherenbuurt is 1.6 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Raadsherenbuurt an expensive part of Leiden?
Yes — homes in Raadsherenbuurt cost about 79% more than in most of Leiden, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Raadsherenbuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 7 daycare locations within a kilometer. 32% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Raadsherenbuurt?
Raadsherenbuurt stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 73% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Leiden
Closest in price — worth a look if Raadsherenbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU05460702) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.