Hildebrandpad 255
Pesthuiswijk, Leiden
AreaA compact room in the Pesthuiswijk
This is a 27 m² room on Hildebrandpad, a social housing rental in the Pesthuiswijk district of Leiden. The building dates from 2011 and carries an A energy label, so it is a very efficient home to heat. At €758 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, which makes sense given the compact size. For context, rooms in Leiden in the municipality average around €803, so this one is keenly priced.
The Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood
The Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood is a young, student-heavy area. Of the 2,265 residents, 82% live alone and 87% are between 15 and 45, so the streets have a lively, transient feel. The housing stock is almost entirely rental, with just 7% owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the figures rather than personal accounts.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from here. The nearest supermarket is an AH to go just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away and a full Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. For schools, De Brug is on your doorstep, while De Leidse Houtschool and Woutertje Pieterse are both within a ten-minute walk. The train station is about 1.4 km away, and the municipality of Leiden has plenty going on beyond the immediate area.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Hildebrandpad 255, Leiden
Is €758 a fair price for this room?
At €758 per month for 27 m², this room is priced below the neighbourhood average of €1,532, though that average covers much larger homes. The average rent for a room in Leiden is around €803, so this sits slightly under that figure. Given the A energy label and the 2011 build, the price looks reasonable for what is on offer.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient category on the scale. This means the home is very economical to heat and run, keeping monthly energy costs low. The label is an official registration, so you can rely on it as an accurate reflection of the property's energy performance.
How far is the train station from this room?
The train station is 1.4 km from the property. That is roughly a 15 to 20 minute walk, or a short cycle ride. The station gives you direct connections to the wider region, making this a practical base for commuting or getting around.
What kind of neighbourhood is the Pesthuiswijk?
The Pesthuiswijk is a predominantly student area, with 82% of households being single-person and 87% of residents aged between 15 and 45. The housing stock is almost entirely rental, so it has a transient, youthful character. It is a quiet enough area for studying, but with plenty of young neighbours around.
What shops and schools are nearby?
For groceries, there is an AH to go within a short walk, an Aldi just a bit further, and a full Albert Heijn about a ten-minute walk away. Schools in the area include De Brug, De Leidse Houtschool and Woutertje Pieterse, all within walking distance. The nearest secondary school, Bonaventura Lyceum, is also close by.
How quickly do rentals go in this neighbourhood?
Homes in the Pesthuiswijk are typically rented out within about 20 days on average. That gives you a sense of the pace in this area, though this particular room is listed through a single channel. If you are interested, it is worth keeping an eye on the listing.
