Professorenwijk-Oost, Leiden

Professorenwijk-Oost Part of the Roodenburgerdistrict district in Leiden. Home to 1,270 residents. €463k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 57/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 1,270 residents
• Average home value (WOZ): €463k
• Leefbaarometer livability: 57/90
• Composite grade: C
• Crime rate: 40.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest train station: Leiden Lammenschans, 12 minutes walk (NS)
• Nearest primary school: Roomskatholieke Basisschool Sint Joseph-School, 76 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 636 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Owner-occupied share: 80%
• Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
• Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
• Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Professorenwijk-Oost safe?

Professorenwijk-Oost recorded 52 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 40.9 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 Professorenwijk-Oost?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Professorenwijk-Oost is €463k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €557k.

What schools are in Professorenwijk-Oost?

The nearest primary school is Roomskatholieke Basisschool Sint Joseph-School, 76 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Professorenwijk-Oost?

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

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers 2025, Politie 47022NED trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-09-05. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.