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Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis rental home on Breestraat sits right in the lively centre of Leiden, surrounded by historic canals, the Hortus and plenty of restaurants. The listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,135 per month, the rent is 56% below the neighbourhood average of €2,582, which is a keen price compared to other rentals in the area. For more context, see rental homes in Leiden.
Pieterswijk is a compact, historic neighbourhood in central Leiden, with a very high address density of 5,945 addresses per km². The population is young: nearly half are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. One resident describes it as "Busy but cosy", adding: "It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing." The same resident notes that getting in by car can be tricky and that more greenery would be welcome. Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 6.88 out of 10. Find out more about the Pieterswijk neighbourhood.
Daily life here is very walkable. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away, and Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are within a ten-minute walk. For primary schools, Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are both a five-minute walk away. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Leiden, which offers a wide range of cultural amenities and public services.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Breestraat, Leiden
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
The rent is €1,135 per month. That is 56% below the average rent in Pieterswijk, which is €2,582, so it is a keen price for the area.
Pieterswijk is a busy, central neighbourhood in Leiden with a young population and many students. One resident calls it 'busy but cosy', with plenty of restaurants and a supermarket nearby. Car access can be tricky, and there is not much greenery.
Ekoplaza is 131 metres away, just around the corner. Hoogvliet is 196 metres away, and Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are within 500 metres.
The nearest primary school is Haanstra Basisschool at 334 metres, a five-minute walk. OBS Lucas van Leyden is 373 metres away.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €732,647 | €675,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,895 | – |
| Rent price | €2,582 p/m | €2,575 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €48 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
Auto-translated to English by AINice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €675,142 | €547,258 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,571 | – |
| Rent price | €2,380 p/m | €2,363 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 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 | – |
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