Pesthuiswijk, Leiden
This apartment on Kolffpad sits in the Pesthuiswijk, a compact neighbourhood just south of the city centre. The building dates from 2017 and has an A energy label, so heating costs should be modest. At €1,221 per month, the rent is about 20% below the neighbourhood average of €1,521, a keen price for a home of this age and efficiency. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely, but this one stands out for its combination of modern build and reasonable rent.
The Pesthuiswijk is a dense, urban area with a very strong city feel, the address density is over 3,000 addresses per km². Most homes are flats, and the population is young: over half of residents are between 25 and 45, and a large share live alone. There are few families with children, so the streets tend to be quiet in the evenings. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, student-friendly area close to the city. Learn more about the Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have an AH to go just a couple of streets away, and a full Albert Heijn and Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. Schools are also close: a special-needs school is just around the corner, and the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are about a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with Leiden's main train station a ten-minute walk away. For a bite out, restaurants are on your doorstep, and a park is just a couple of streets away. The municipality of Leiden keeps the area well maintained.
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About Kolffpad 170, Leiden
Yes, it is on the keen side. The average rent in the Pesthuiswijk for similar properties is €1,521, so this apartment is about 20% cheaper. The median rent is €1,228, so this home is just below that. Given the modern build (2017) and A energy label, the price is competitive.
Properties in the Pesthuiswijk are rented out in an average of 15 days, which is relatively fast. This suggests demand is healthy, so if you are interested, it is worth acting promptly.
The Pesthuiswijk is very popular with young adults: over half of residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The area is densely built up with flats, and there is a strong urban vibe. Restaurants and a park are within a few minutes' walk, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
The closest supermarket is an AH to go at about 660 metres, just around the corner. A full Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are both about 900 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For a larger shop, you have several options within a short walk.
There are several schools within walking distance. A special-needs school (Mytylschool De Thermiek) is about 280 metres away, and another special school (De Brug) is at 290 metres. For secondary education, the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are both about 570 metres away, a five-minute walk.
Yes, it has an A energy label, which is very efficient. The building was constructed in 2017, so it meets modern insulation and heating standards. This means you can expect relatively low energy bills compared to older properties.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to other cities straightforward.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €707,250 | €572,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,408 | – |
| Rent price | €1,541 p/m | €1,246 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lively neighbourhood, full of students. Near the university and public transport (Leiden Centraal). A bit further from supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €586,286 | €509,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,683 | – |
| Rent price | €1,541 p/m | €1,246 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,940 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
Kolffpad 170, Leiden
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