Neighbourhood profile · Leiden

Merenwijkdistrict, Leiden

Merenwijkdistrict scores 3.5 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Leiden's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €424.000, with 63% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 13,965 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.5

Livability

Above average

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Avg. WOZ value

€424.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€424.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+4% vs city · +7% vs NL

Owner-occupied

63%

+54% vs city · +11% 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

1975-1985

Number of homes

3.048

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,729 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.5/ 5Above average

Safety

3.2

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 3% vs last year

Theft

5.3 per 1,000

Violence

1.9 per 1,000

Vandalism

1.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

13.965

Households

6.260

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 13%25–45: 22%45–65: 27%65+: 23%

Single-person

36%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

23.0 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

19.6 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 38 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station3.9 km

Supermarket0.8 km

GP / Doctor0.8 km

Hospital3.5 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Dukdalf	Primary	333m	Satisfactory
Zylwyk	Primary	388m	Satisfactory
Roomskatholieke Basisschool De Tweemaster	Primary	509m	Satisfactory
OBS Kwintijn	Primary	518m	Satisfactory
Brede School Merenwijk	Primary	619m	Satisfactory

De Dukdalf

Primary · 333m

Satisfactory

Zylwyk

Primary · 388m

Satisfactory

Roomskatholieke Basisschool De Tweemaster

Primary · 509m

Satisfactory

OBS Kwintijn

Primary · 518m

Satisfactory

Brede School Merenwijk

Primary · 619m

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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