Zijlwijk-Noord, Leiden

Zijlwijk-Noord Part of the Merenwijkdistrict district in Leiden. Home to 2,350 residents. €477k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 2,350 residents
• Average home value (WOZ): €477k
• Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
• Composite grade: C
• Crime rate: 14.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest train station: Leiden Centraal, 33 minutes walk (NS)
• Nearest primary school: De Dukdalf, 198 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 652 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Owner-occupied share: 86%
• Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
• Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
• Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Zijlwijk-Noord safe?

Zijlwijk-Noord recorded 35 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 14.9 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 Zijlwijk-Noord?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Zijlwijk-Noord is €477k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €574k.

What schools are in Zijlwijk-Noord?

The nearest primary school is De Dukdalf, 198 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 4 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Zijlwijk-Noord?

The nearest NS train station is Leiden Centraal, 33 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.