Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Breestraat sits right in the lively centre of Leiden, surrounded by the city's three student associations. The 18th-century building (1750) gives the home character, though the D energy label means heating costs will be something to factor in. At €299,000, the asking price is 58% below the neighbourhood average of €716,500, which is keen given the smaller floor area of 76 m². For context, that's 33% less than the typical 113 m² in Pieterswijk. You can compare with other apartments in Leiden to see how this one stacks up.
Pieterswijk is a dense, historic neighbourhood with 2,975 residents, mostly young adults (45% are 15,25 years old) and singles (1,920 one-person households). One resident describes it as "Busy but cosy": "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." The same resident notes that getting around by car can be tricky due to restrictions and detours, and that greenery is limited. The neighbourhood Pieterswijk page has more details on the area.
For daily groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Dirk a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is about ten minutes away. The neighbourhood is packed with restaurants and a park is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.4 km away, so a 15,20 minute walk. The municipality Leiden page gives a broader view of the city's amenities.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare the details across them.
Details of this home
Breestraat 54F, 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 54F, Leiden
The asking price of €299,000 is 58% below the average asking price in Pieterswijk (€716,500) and well under the median of €600,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (76 m² vs 113 m²) and has an older energy label (D). Given the location in the historic centre and the low price relative to the neighbourhood, it is priced keenly.
The energy label is D. This is a moderate rating, meaning the home is not particularly energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home with a better label. In Pieterswijk, 35.3% of homes have label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
Pieterswijk is very popular with students and young adults: 45% of residents are aged 15,25, and 65% of households are single-person. The area is lively, with many restaurants and bars, and the three student associations are nearby. One resident describes it as "cosy" and not disturbing, despite the bustle.
The closest supermarket is SPAR at 217 metres, just around the corner. Ekoplaza (355 m) and Dirk (395 m) are also within a couple of streets away. For a larger selection, Jumbo (529 m) and Albert Heijn (580 m) are about a five- to ten-minute walk.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km from the apartment, which is about a 15,20 minute walk. The neighbourhood is well connected by train to other cities, but the station is not immediately on your doorstep.
Parking in the centre of Leiden is limited and can be challenging. One resident notes that "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." The home likely does not include a parking spot, so you would need to rely on public parking or a permit.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool (424 m), OBS Lucas van Leyden (535 m), and Vrije School Mareland (603 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away.
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