Vogelwijk, Leiden

Vogelwijk Part of the Boerhaavedistrict district in Leiden. Home to 1,345 residents. €711k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 61/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 1,345 residents
• Average home value (WOZ): €711k
• Leefbaarometer livability: 61/90
• Composite grade: C
• Crime rate: 29.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest train station: Leiden Centraal, 11 minutes walk (NS)
• Nearest primary school: Woutertje Pieterse, 511 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 653 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Owner-occupied share: 78%
• Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
• Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
• Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Vogelwijk safe?

Vogelwijk recorded 40 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 29.7 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 Vogelwijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Vogelwijk is €711k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €856k.

What schools are in Vogelwijk?

The nearest primary school is Woutertje Pieterse, 511 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Vogelwijk?

The nearest NS train station is Leiden Centraal, 11 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.