Green, peaceful and yet with everything within easy reach. Het Boerhaavedistrict includes the Houtkwartier, the Raadsherenbuurt and the Vogelwijk, among others. It is one of the most popular places to live in Leiden: several neighbourhoods, each with its own character, but all equally pleasant to live in.
Green, peaceful, sociable and close-knit: those are the key words for the Boerhaavedistrict. The beautiful city park Leidsche Hout borders the neighbourhood directly and offers plenty of space for walking, exercising or simply unwinding. With a tea room, a children's farm and a deer park, it is a favourite spot for young and old alike. The allotment garden in the Vogelwijk and the leafy avenues of the Raadsherenbuurt also mean that residents here truly live outdoors. Educational days out are just around the corner: Corpus, Naturalis and Kasteel Endegeest are all within cycling distance.
Neighbours say hello, children play safely outside, and once people live here, they like to stay. You can see this in active initiatives such as the neighbourhood app ‘Raadsheer’ in the Raadsherenbuurt and the joint clean-up days and community projects in the Vogelwijk. The Houtkwartier is attracting more and more first-time buyers and young families who deliberately choose comfort and sustainability. It is a district where community spirit comes naturally.
Everything you need is close by. The Alrijne Ziekenhuis (hospital) is a short distance away, as are GPs and physiotherapists. For sport, there is a sports hall, an athletics track, football clubs, bootcamp groups and yoga. Schools at every level, from primary school to higher education, are easy to reach. You will find shops and boutiques in the nearby Kempenaerstraat. And via the A4 and A44 motorways, or simply by bike to Leiden Centraal station, you are on your way in no time.
The Boerhaavedistrict leads the way when it comes to sustainability. In the Houtkwartier, more than half of the homes have an energy label of A or higher, well above the Leiden average. In the Raadsherenbuurt, work is under way on a climate-adaptive system with separate sewers, extra greenery and more trees. In the Vogelwijk, residents actively help each other use less energy. Sustainable living here is not a trend; it is simply a way of life.
The housing market in the Boerhaavedistrict is stable and in high demand. In the Raadsherenbuurt, the average WOZ value has doubled over the past ten years to around €757,000. The Vogelwijk records an average of around €675,000. The Houtkwartier is popular with first-time buyers and families and shows a steady rise in prices. Demand continues to outstrip supply.
Esther van der Weele is our specialist estate agent for the Boerhaavedistrict, covering the Houtkwartier, the Raadsherenbuurt and the Vogelwijk. Esther: "What I love about this district is that peace and liveliness really come together here. Whether you choose the energy of the Houtkwartier, the stately avenues of the Raadsherenbuurt or the warm community feel of the Vogelwijk, living here is a conscious choice, and a real pleasure.” Meet Esther van der Weele, neighbourhood estate agent for the Boerhaavedistrict
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