Pancras-Oost, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 60 m² apartment on Uiterstegracht sits in the heart of Leiden, in the lively Pancras-Oost neighbourhood. The building dates from 1875 but has been brought up to modern standards with an A energy label, rare for a home of this age. At €465,000, the asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €764,909, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Leiden.
Pancras-Oost is a compact, historic neighbourhood within Leiden's inner city. One resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc", giving it an 8.13 out of 10. The area is densely built and very urban, with 5,896 addresses per km². Most homes date from before 1945 (83%), and the population is young, over a third are between 15 and 25. It's a neighbourhood of mainly small households, with many singles. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Pancras-Oost page.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, Dekamarkt a couple of streets away, and Hoogvliet a five-minute walk. For families, De Pionier primary school is a ten-minute walk, and Haanstra Basisschool is similarly close. Secondary schools like Bonaventura College and Stedelijk Gymnasium are also within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden page has more on the wider city.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via RE/MAX.
Details of this home
Uiterstegracht 60A, Leiden
Very good · 1 resident
Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Pancras-Oost
Data from Pancras-Oost
42 within 5 km
89 within 5 km
About Uiterstegracht 60A, Leiden
The asking price is 39% below the average asking price in Pancras-Oost (€764,909) and also below the median of €625,000. However, this apartment is smaller than average (60 m² vs 126 m²). Compared to recent sales in the neighbourhood, which averaged €505,974, the price looks competitive. The A energy label adds value, as most homes in the area have lower labels.
Pancras-Oost is a quiet city-centre neighbourhood, according to one resident. It's very urban with a high density of addresses. The population is young and mostly single, with many students and young professionals. There are few families with children. The area is safe, with 154 crimes reported in the latest data.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well connected for cycling too.
Supermarkets are within easy reach: Albert Heijn at 265 m, Dekamarkt at 308 m, and Hoogvliet at 406 m. There are also several primary and secondary schools within a ten-minute walk. A GP practice is 400 m away, and a park or public garden is 500 m from the home.
The home has an A energy label, which is very efficient. This means low heating costs and a modern standard of insulation. In the neighbourhood, only 27% of homes have label A, and 9% have A+ or better, so this is a strong point.
The building was constructed in 1875, but the A energy label suggests it has been well modernised. Many homes in the area are pre-1945 (83%), so this is typical for the neighbourhood. The exact condition of the interior is not detailed in the listing.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pancras-Oost