Pesthuiswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis two-year-old apartment on Zaaijerplein is part of the Gortercomplex, a new-build development in the Pesthuiswijk. With an A+++ energy label, it is exceptionally efficient, so heating costs will be low. At €1,270 per month, the rent is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €1,523, a keen price for a home of this quality. For context, the supply of apartments in Leiden is limited, making this a notable find.
The Pesthuiswijk is a dense, urban area with a very strong city feel, address density is over 3,000 addresses per km². Most residents live alone (1,400 single-person households), and the average household size is just 1.2. The population is young, with many people aged 25 to 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, student-friendly area. For more on the area, see the Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, and an Aldi and Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close by: the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are both a couple of streets away, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. The neighbourhood also has a restaurant just around the corner. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Schep Vastgoedmakelaars.
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About Zaaijerplein 43, Leiden
Yes, it is competitive. The average rent in the Pesthuiswijk is €1,523, so this apartment is 17% below that. The median rent is €1,229, so it is slightly above the median but still good value given the modern build and top energy label.
Properties in the Pesthuiswijk are rented out in an average of 17 days, which is relatively fast. This suggests demand is strong, so if you are interested, it is worth acting promptly.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect very low heating and electricity bills. The apartment was built in 2020, so it meets modern insulation standards.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 573 metres, just around the corner. An Aldi and another AH to go are about 650 metres away, and a Jumbo is 854 metres. For a full Albert Heijn, it is 971 metres, all within a ten-minute walk.
The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 395, but without a per-capita figure or context, it is hard to judge. The area is densely populated and urban, which can correlate with higher crime rates, but many residents find it lively and convenient.
Several schools are within walking distance: the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum (both secondary) are about 500 metres away, and primary schools like De Leidse Houtschool are 436 metres. There are also special education schools nearby.
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 | – |
Zaaijerplein 43, Leiden
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