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 14,090 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 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€424.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

63%

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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 risk26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 6% vs last year

Theft

5.1 per 1,000

Violence

2.9 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.6 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 128 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station4.0 km

Supermarket1.1 km

GP / Doctor0.7 km

Hospital3.6 km

Primary school0.6 km

Daycare0.6 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 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

1975-1985

Number of homes

3.048

Avg. gas usage

780 m³/year

Avg. electricity

2.425 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

14.090

Households

6.240

Single-person

35%

Avg. household size

2.3

Age distribution

17%

13%

21%

27%

22%

0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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