Neighbourhood profile · Leiden

Roodenburgerdistrict, Leiden

Roodenburgerdistrict scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €460.000, with 49% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 31,595 residents, with 52% 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

€460.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€460.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+12% vs city · +16% vs NL

Owner-occupied

49%

+20% vs city · -14% 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

4.014

Energy labels in the area

Based on 11,834 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

3.4

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 15% vs last year

Theft

18.7 per 1,000

Violence

2.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

31.595

Households

16.935

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 15%25–45: 31%45–65: 25%65+: 16%

Single-person

52%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

26.6 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.3 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

20.5 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 50 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 station3.1 km

Supermarket0.7 km

GP / Doctor0.7 km

Hospital2.8 km

Primary school1.6 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Roomskatholieke Basisschool Sint Joseph-School	Primary	455m	Satisfactory
Lorentz	Primary	466m	Satisfactory
Stedelijk Gymnasium	Secondary	768m	—
Bonaventuracollege SGM voor Gym. Ath. Havo Vmbo	Secondary	887m	—
Bonaventuracollege SMG voor gym. Ath. havo vmbo	Secondary	926m	—