Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict, Leiden

Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict scores 3.3 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €374.000, with 43% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 33,175 residents, with 64% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.3

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€374.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€374.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

43%

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Livability

3.3/ 5

Safety

2.9

Amenities

3.6

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 22% vs last year

Theft

9.6 per 1,000

Violence

2.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.1 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.6 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

2.5 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

5.6 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 50 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station1.7 km

Supermarket1.0 km

GP / Doctor1.0 km

Hospital3.9 km

Primary school1.2 km

Daycare1.0 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh	Primary	1.5km	—
Lucas V Leyden	Primary	1.9km	Satisfactory
Haanstra Basisschool	Primary	2.0km	Satisfactory
Lorentz	Primary	2.2km	Satisfactory
Roomskatholieke Basisschool Sint Joseph-School	Primary	2.5km	Satisfactory

Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh

Primary · 1.5km

—

Lucas V Leyden

Primary · 1.9km

Satisfactory

Haanstra Basisschool

Primary · 2.0km

Satisfactory

Lorentz

Primary · 2.2km

Satisfactory

Roomskatholieke Basisschool Sint Joseph-School

Primary · 2.5km

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

4.453

Avg. gas usage

835 m³/year

Avg. electricity

2.483 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

33.175

Households

20.715

Single-person

64%

Avg. household size

1.7

Age distribution

22%

33%

20%

15%

0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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