Binnenstad-Noord, Leiden

Binnenstad-Noord scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €395.000, with 26% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 23,220 residents, with 65% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€395.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€395.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

26%

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Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.5

Amenities

4.1

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.6

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 8% vs last year

Theft

29.8 per 1,000

Violence

10.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

7.6 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 53 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station2.0 km

Supermarket0.6 km

GP / Doctor0.7 km

Hospital2.6 km

Primary school1.0 km

Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Haanstra Basisschool	Primary	870m	Satisfactory
Lucas V Leyden	Primary	936m	Satisfactory
Bonaventuracollege SGM voor Gym. Ath. Havo Vmbo	Secondary	1.4km	—
Bonaventuracollege SMG voor gym. Ath. havo vmbo	Secondary	1.4km	—
Stedelijk Gymnasium	Secondary	1.4km	—

Haanstra Basisschool

Primary · 870m

Satisfactory

Lucas V Leyden

Primary · 936m

Satisfactory

Bonaventuracollege SGM voor Gym. Ath. Havo Vmbo

Secondary · 1.4km

—

Bonaventuracollege SMG voor gym. Ath. havo vmbo

Secondary · 1.4km

—

Stedelijk Gymnasium

Secondary · 1.4km

—

Source: DUO 2024

Housing Market

Avg. sale price (2025)

€492.047

+3.8% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.0%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

72%

Median time on market

30 days

Market tension

2.5

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

6.063

Avg. gas usage

710 m³/year

Avg. electricity

1.945 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

23.220

Households

14.855

Single-person

65%

Avg. household size

1.7

Age distribution

23%

37%

20%

11%

0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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