De Waard, Leiden

De Waard Part of the Binnenstad-Noord district in Leiden. Home to 2,185 residents. €386k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,185 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €386k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 38.4 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leiden Lammenschans, 22 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Viersprong, 907 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 257 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 45%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is De Waard safe?

De Waard recorded 84 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 38.4 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 De Waard?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in De Waard is €386k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €465k.

What schools are in De Waard?

The nearest primary school is De Viersprong, 907 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from De Waard?

The nearest NS train station is Leiden Lammenschans, 22 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Lage Mors
  • Meerburg
  • Dobbewijk-Noord
  • Fortuinwijk-Zuid

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.