Cronestein, Leiden

Cronestein Part of the Roodenburgerdistrict district in Leiden. Home to 5,560 residents. €319k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 47/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 5,560 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €319k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 47/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 55.2 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leiden Lammenschans, 4 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh, 736 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 319 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 18%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Cronestein safe?

Cronestein recorded 307 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 55.2 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 Cronestein?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Cronestein is €319k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €384k.

What schools are in Cronestein?

The nearest primary school is Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh, 736 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Cronestein?

The nearest NS train station is Leiden Lammenschans, 4 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Fortuinwijk-Noord
  • Haagweg-Zuid
  • De Kooi
  • Boshuizen

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.