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Morsdistrict, Leiden

Morsdistrict scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €376.000, with 38% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 25,805 residents, with 66% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€376.000

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Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€376.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-8% vs city · -6% vs NL

Owner-occupied

38%

-7% vs city · -33% 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

6.573

Energy labels in the area

Based on 9,814 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.6
Amenities
4.1
Housing quality
2.8
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 3% vs last year

Theft

13.6 per 1,000

Violence

5.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

25.805

Households

16.675

Age distribution

0–15: 8%15–25: 23%25–45: 35%45–65: 20%65+: 14%

Single-person

66%

Avg. household

1.6

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

25.4 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

18.9 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 52 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 station1.5 km
Supermarket0.8 km
GP / Doctor0.6 km
Hospital1.7 km
Primary school0.5 km
Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Lucas V Leyden

Primary · 1.8km

Satisfactory

Haanstra Basisschool

Primary · 1.8km

Satisfactory

Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh

Primary · 2.1km

Lorentz

Primary · 3.0km

Satisfactory

Stedelijk Gymnasium

Secondary · 3.0km

Source: DUO 2026

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