Pancras-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a rental home on Burgsteeg in the historic centre of Leiden. 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 €2,700 per month, the price is on the high side compared to other rental homes in Leiden.
Pancras-West is a small, densely populated neighbourhood in Leiden's old city centre. With 1,195 residents and a very high address density of 6,317 per km², it is a bustling urban area. Most households are single-person (670 out of 850), and the average household size is just 1.3. One resident describes it as a "cosy inner-city neighbourhood in an old city with many monuments" and adds: "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." This single review gives the neighbourhood a score of 8.25 out of 10. For more context, see the neighbourhood Pancras-West.
Daily life here revolves around the city centre. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with SPAR and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is about the same. A train station is a ten-minute walk away, and a GP is also within a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers all the amenities you would expect in a historic city.
At the time of writing the home is listed via JM verhuur, JM verhuur and Direct Wonen. The agent has not published full specifications such as the property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label.
Details of this home
Burgsteeg, 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 Burgsteeg, Leiden
JM verhuur has published only the street and price on Pararius and other channels.
Without knowing the floor area or property type, it is hard to judge. However, €2,700 is a significant amount for a rental in Leiden. You would be paying a premium for the central location in the historic city centre.
Pancras-West is a lively, densely populated inner-city neighbourhood with many singles and young adults. It has a high address density and is known for its historic buildings, shops, restaurants and cultural events. One resident calls it a 'cosy inner-city neighbourhood' with everything you need.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Ekoplaza is 181 metres away, SPAR is 335 metres, and Albert Heijn is 349 metres. All are within a few minutes' walk.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool (409 m) and OBS Lucas van Leyden (484 m). Secondary schools are about 1.4 km away.
The neighbourhood recorded 90 total crimes in the latest data. Given the dense urban setting, this is not unusually high, but it is something to be aware of.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pancras-West