Pancras-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 17th-century corner house sits right in the heart of Leiden, surrounded by canals, monuments and lively streets. The home spans 102 m² with a small courtyard, and the energy label C means it's reasonably efficient for a building of its age. At €2,400 per month, the rent is on the high side compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Leiden, but you're paying for a unique piece of history in a prime spot.
Pancras-West is a historic quarter where life happens on the doorstep. One resident describes it as a "cosy inner-city neighbourhood in an old city with many monuments", adding: "You have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc." The area is densely built and very urban, with mostly small households, many singles and students. It's a place where you know your neighbours and everything is within walking distance. Read more about the neighbourhood Pancras-West.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden. The historic centre means restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep, literally 0.1 km away. The municipality Leiden offers a compact, walkable city where you rarely need a car.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including REMAX Makelaarsgilde and Funda. The agent is Makelaarsgilde REMAX.
Details of this home
Hooglandse Kerkgracht 47, Leiden
Very good · 1 resident
You have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
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About Hooglandse Kerkgracht 47, Leiden
At 102 m² with a courtyard and a C energy label, the rent of €2,400 is on the high side compared to other rental homes in Leiden. You're paying a premium for the historic character and central location in the city centre. There are no comparable neighbourhood figures available, so it's best to judge based on what you value in a home.
Pancras-West is a historic inner-city neighbourhood with a very high density of addresses. It's popular with singles and students, and there's a strong sense of community. One resident says it has "everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old." It's lively and compact.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride. The station offers connections to major cities across the Netherlands.
You have several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: Ekoplaza at 222 m, Albert Heijn at 306 m, and Hoogvliet at 357 m. For daily groceries, you're well covered. The city centre also has many specialty shops and a weekly market.
With 102 m² and a small courtyard, it could work for a small family, but the neighbourhood has very few children, only 25 residents under 15. Most households are singles or couples without children. Schools are within walking distance, but the area is more geared towards adults and students.
Energy label C is average for a home of this age, it means the home is reasonably well insulated but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not as low as a modern home. The exact consumption depends on your usage.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pancras-West
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