Vreewijk, Leiden

Vreewijk Part of the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict district in Leiden. Home to 2,555 residents. €697k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 58/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,555 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €697k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 58/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 38 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leiden Lammenschans, 15 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Lucas V Leyden, 402 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 578 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 73%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Vreewijk safe?

Vreewijk recorded 97 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 38 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 Vreewijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Vreewijk is €697k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €839k.

What schools are in Vreewijk?

The nearest primary school is Lucas V Leyden, 402 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 5 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Vreewijk?

The nearest NS train station is Leiden Lammenschans, 15 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Waardeiland
  • Burgemeesterswijk
  • Zijlwijk-Zuid
  • Leedewijk-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.