Molenbuurt, Leiden

Molenbuurt Part of the Binnenstad-Noord district in Leiden. Home to 540 residents. €479k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 540 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €479k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 200 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leiden Centraal, 6 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Vrije School Mareland, 230 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 213 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 46%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Molenbuurt safe?

Molenbuurt recorded 108 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 200 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 Molenbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Molenbuurt is €479k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €577k.

What schools are in Molenbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Vrije School Mareland, 230 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Molenbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Leiden Centraal, 6 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Groenoord
  • Levendaal-West
  • Pancras-West
  • Academiewijk

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.