Neighbourhood profile · Leiden

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 34,285 residents, with 65% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.3

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€374.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€374.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-9% vs city · -6% vs NL

Owner-occupied

43%

+5% vs city · -25% vs NL

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Market Trends

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

4.493

Energy labels in the area

Based on 13,062 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

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

Moderate42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 16% vs last year

Theft

12.1 per 1,000

Violence

2.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.7 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

34.285

Households

21.765

Age distribution

0–15: 9%15–25: 23%25–45: 34%45–65: 20%65+: 15%

Single-person

65%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

7.9 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

14.4 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

9.8 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 53 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station2.3 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.5 km

Hospital4.3 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.4 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