Pesthuiswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Dankmeijerpad sits in the Pesthuiswijk, a compact neighbourhood just south of the city centre. Built in 2017, it has an A energy label and 58 m² of living space, compact but efficient. The asking price of €469,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €655,800, which makes it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Leiden.
The Pesthuiswijk is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very strong city feel (address density over 3,000). It's dominated by young adults: over half the residents are between 15 and 45, and most households are single-person. Families with children are rare. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, transient area. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of modern homes, nearly 87% were built after 2010, and almost all have top energy labels. For more context, see the Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood.
For your morning coffee, an AH to go is just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Schools are close: De Brug special school is on your doorstep, and the Bonaventura Lyceum is a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with Leiden's main train station a ten-minute walk. Parks and green spaces are also nearby, a park is just around the corner. For a broader view of the area, check out the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaardij Van Wijk.
Details of this home
Dankmeijerpad 173, Leiden
Data from Pesthuiswijk
Data from Pesthuiswijk
46 within 5 km
97 within 5 km
About Dankmeijerpad 173, Leiden
The asking price is 28% below the average asking price in the Pesthuiswijk (€655,800), but the apartment is also smaller than average (58 m² vs 130 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €8,086, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,878 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the Pesthuiswijk, nearly all homes (92.9%) have label A, so this is typical for the area. You can expect low heating costs.
Leiden's main train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to other cities straightforward.
It's a very urban, dense neighbourhood with a young population, mostly students and young professionals. There are few families, and the area has a high turnover of residents. It's lively and well connected.
Yes, there are several within walking distance. An AH to go is 724 m away, an Aldi is 756 m, and a full Albert Heijn is 948 m. A Jumbo is also close at 961 m.
There are several schools nearby. De Brug (special education) is 233 m away, and the Bonaventura Lyceum (secondary) is 673 m. Primary school De Leidse Houtschool is 548 m away.
Currently, there are 5 apartments for sale in the Pesthuiswijk, with prices ranging from €360,000 to €1,325,000. This apartment is at the lower end of that range.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Pesthuiswijk
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