Merenwijk-Centrum, Leiden

Merenwijk-Centrum Part of the Merenwijkdistrict district in Leiden. Home to 1,060 residents. €264k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 50/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,060 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €264k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 50/90
  • Composite grade: F
  • Crime rate: 110.4 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leiden Centraal, 26 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: OBS Kwintijn, 400 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 171 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 Merenwijk-Centrum safe?

Merenwijk-Centrum recorded 117 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 110.4 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 Merenwijk-Centrum?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Merenwijk-Centrum is €264k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €318k.

What schools are in Merenwijk-Centrum?

The nearest primary school is OBS Kwintijn, 400 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 5 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Merenwijk-Centrum?

The nearest NS train station is Leiden Centraal, 26 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Gasthuiswijk
  • Fortuinwijk-Zuid
  • Dobbewijk-Noord
  • Fortuinwijk-Noord

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.