Binnenstad-Zuid, Leiden

Binnenstad-Zuid scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €451.000, with 27% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 10,970 residents, with 72% 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

€451.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€451.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

27%

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Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.7

Amenities

4.4

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 3% vs last year

Theft

27.0 per 1,000

Violence

7.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.1 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 55 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station1.4 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor0.6 km

Hospital2.7 km

Primary school0.7 km

Daycare0.6 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Haanstra Basisschool	Primary	192m	Satisfactory
Lucas V Leyden	Primary	259m	Satisfactory
Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh	Primary	711m	—
Stedelijk Gymnasium	Secondary	1.1km	—
Lorentz	Primary	1.2km	Satisfactory

Haanstra Basisschool

Primary · 192m

Satisfactory

Lucas V Leyden

Primary · 259m

Satisfactory

Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh

Primary · 711m

—

Stedelijk Gymnasium

Secondary · 1.1km

—

Lorentz

Primary · 1.2km

Satisfactory

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

5.240

Avg. gas usage

940 m³/year

Avg. electricity

2.150 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

10.970

Households

7.590

Single-person

72%

Avg. household size

1.4

Age distribution

32%

18%

11%

0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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