Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 17th-century apartment sits right in the thick of Leiden's historic centre, on one of the city's oldest streets. With 125 m² of living space, it's a generous home for someone who wants to live among the bustle of students, tourists and canal-side restaurants. The energy label is G, so heating costs will be significant. At €699,000, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €716,500, making it a keen entry into this sought-after part of town. For context, see other apartments in Leiden.
Pieterswijk is the beating heart of Leiden's student life, wedged between the three big associations. One resident describes it as "busy but cosy", daytime tourist crowds give way to evening student footfall, and they find it "not disturbing". There are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby, plus the water and the Hortus Botanicus. The same resident notes that getting in by car is "a bit of a course" because of restrictions and detours, and that there isn't enough greenery, most plants come from residents, not the municipality. The neighbourhood is extremely urban, with 5,945 addresses per km², and most homes are rented. This is the neighbourhood Pieterswijk.
Your daily bread comes from Ekoplaza, just 80 metres away, on your doorstep. For a bigger shop, SPAR and Hoogvliet are a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. School runs are short: Haanstra Basisschool is just around the corner, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden packs a lot into a small area, the station is a ten-minute walk, and the park is a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Graal Makelaardij, Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Breestraat 123B, Leiden
Satisfactory · 1 resident
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
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About Breestraat 123B, Leiden
The asking price of €699,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €716,500 and the median of €600,000. Given the 125 m² floor area, that works out to about €5,592 per m², which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €7,430 per m². So it's priced keenly for a historic centre apartment.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home has poor insulation and high heating costs are to be expected. In the neighbourhood, 35.3% of homes have label C and another 35.3% have D or lower, so a G label is at the bottom end. You'll want to budget for significant energy bills.
Pieterswijk is very lively. One resident says it's 'busy but cosy', daytime tourists and evening student footfall are part of daily life. They personally find it 'not disturbing'. The neighbourhood has a very high density of addresses (5,945 per km²), so quiet it is not.
Parking is tricky. The same resident notes that getting into the neighbourhood by car is 'a bit of a course' because of restrictions and detours. There's no mention of a parking spot with the apartment, so you'd likely need to rely on street parking or a permit.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Haanstra Basisschool is 264 metres away, OBS Lucas van Leyden is 352 metres, and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is 787 metres. Secondary education is 1.7 km away.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or elsewhere.
Ekoplaza is just 80 metres away, on your doorstep. SPAR and Hoogvliet are around 370 metres, and Albert Heijn is 500 metres. So daily groceries are very easy.
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