Academiewijk, Leiden

Academiewijk Part of the Binnenstad-Zuid district in Leiden. Home to 1,870 residents. €486k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 58/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,870 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €486k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 58/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 43.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leiden Centraal, 12 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Haanstra Basisschool, 346 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 457 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 31%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Academiewijk safe?

Academiewijk recorded 82 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 43.9 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Leiden median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Academiewijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Academiewijk is €486k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €585k.

What schools are in Academiewijk?

The nearest primary school is Haanstra Basisschool, 346 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 5 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Academiewijk?

The nearest NS train station is Leiden Centraal, 12 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Levendaal-West
  • Molenbuurt
  • Tuinstadwijk
  • Pieterswijk

All Leiden rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.