Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis rental home on Breestraat sits right in the lively centre of Leiden, surrounded by historic streets and canals. 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 rental homes in Leiden.
Based on one review, the Pieterswijk neighbourhood gets a score of 6.88 out of 10. One resident says: "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." The neighbourhood is very densely populated, with mostly one-person households and a large student population.
For daily shopping, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and there are plenty of restaurants within a couple of streets away.
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 website.
The rent is 56% below the neighbourhood average of €2,582 for rental homes. Without knowing the floor area or property type, it is hard to compare directly, but the price is notably low for the area.
Pieterswijk is a busy, central neighbourhood in Leiden with many students and tourists. One resident describes it as cosy, with plenty of restaurants and a supermarket nearby, but notes limited greenery and difficult car access.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Ekoplaza is 131 m away, Hoogvliet is 196 m, Dekamarkt is 459 m, and Albert Heijn is 474 m. All are within a short walk.
Haanstra Basisschool (334 m) and OBS Lucas van Leyden (373 m) are both within a five-minute walk. Several other primary schools are within 1 km.
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 | €2,224 p/m | €2,450 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 | €2,216 p/m | €2,346 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €42 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 | €585,500 | €530,348 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,064 | – |
| Rent price | €1,953 p/m | €1,912 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Breestraat, Leiden
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