Pesthuiswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 2017 apartment on Dankmeijerpad sits in a quiet corner of Leiden's Pesthuiswijk, a neighbourhood that feels more like a village than a city district. With 105 m² of living space and an A energy label, it's both spacious and efficient. At €360,000, it's the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in the area and 45% below the average asking price of €655,800, a keen price for what you get. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
The Pesthuiswijk is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a very high density (3,029 addresses per km²). It's home to mostly young adults, over half the residents are between 25 and 45, and a large number of single-person households (1,400 out of 1,680). There are few families with children, giving the area a quiet, grown-up feel. The neighbourhood Pesthuiswijk has no resident reviews yet, so the picture here is based on data alone. The neighbourhood is safe enough, though the total number of crimes (395) is something to be aware of.
Your daily routine here is well catered for. For bread and groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, an Aldi and another AH to go a couple of streets away, and a full Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For school runs, there's De Brug (special education) on your doorstep, Mytylschool De Thermiek (secondary special education) just beyond, and the De Leidse Houtschool (primary) a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers all the usual city amenities, with a park or garden just 300 m away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Metropole Makelaardij. The price and details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Dankmeijerpad 109, Leiden
Data from Pesthuiswijk
Data from Pesthuiswijk
46 within 5 km
97 within 5 km
About Dankmeijerpad 109, Leiden
Yes, it's a keen price. The average asking price in the Pesthuiswijk is €655,800, and this is the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale. At €3,429 per m², it's well below the neighbourhood average of €5,878 per m². The home is from 2017 with an A label, so you're getting a modern, efficient property for significantly less than the local norm.
The Pesthuiswijk is a very urban neighbourhood with a young population, over half of residents are between 25 and 45. It's mostly singles, with few families. The area is dense but quiet, with a park just 300 m away. There are no resident reviews available, so the data gives the main picture: it's a lively, central part of Leiden with good amenities.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk or a short cycle. That puts Amsterdam, The Hague and Schiphol within easy reach.
You have several options within walking distance: an AH to go at 703 m, an Aldi at 757 m, another AH to go at 757 m, a full Albert Heijn at 907 m, and a Jumbo at 963 m. For daily shopping, you're well covered.
There are several schools close by: De Brug (special primary) at 245 m, Mytylschool De Thermiek (secondary special) at 250 m, De Leidse Houtschool (primary) at 479 m, Woutertje Pieterse (primary) at 610 m, and Bonaventura Lyceum (secondary) at 616 m. So options for different ages and needs are all within a short walk.
It has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the Pesthuiswijk, 92.9% of homes have label A, so this is in line with the local standard. You can expect low heating costs.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Pesthuiswijk