Kolffpad 427
Pesthuiswijk, Leiden
AreaA compact room in the Pesthuiswijk
This is a 27 m² room in a 2023 building on Kolffpad, in the Pesthuiswijk area of Leiden. It is social housing, let through Roommatch, and the rent of €883 sits 38% below the neighbourhood average of €1,420. That makes it a keen option for a student or single person. For context, rooms in Leiden give an idea of what else is available across the city.
The Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood
The Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood is a young, urban pocket of Leiden. Of the 2,265 residents, 54% are between 25 and 45, and a third are students aged 15 to 25. Households are overwhelmingly single people, at 82%, and the average household size is just 1.2. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture here comes from the figures. It is a rental-heavy district, with only 7% of homes owner-occupied.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, an AH to go is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too: the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are both around the corner, and the Leidse Houtschool primary school is a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.4 km away. The municipality of Leiden covers the wider area around this street.
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At the time of writing the room is listed only via Roommatch.
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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 Kolffpad 427, Leiden
Is €883 a fair rent for this room?
The rent is €883 per month for a 27 m² room. That is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €1,420, though the room is also 63% smaller than the average home in the area. Rooms in the Pesthuiswijk rent for around €758 on average, so this sits above that figure but below the overall average for all homes here.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. It is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online database. A label A means the home is very efficient, so energy costs should be on the lower side. The building itself was completed in 2023.
How long do homes in this neighbourhood stay on the market?
Homes in the Pesthuiswijk are rented out on average within 15 days, according to recent market data. That is a fairly quick turnaround, which suggests there is steady demand for rental properties in this part of Leiden. The current listing is one of four available rentals in the neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Pesthuiswijk is a young neighbourhood. Of the 2,265 residents, 54% are aged 25 to 45 and 33% are between 15 and 25. Single-person households make up 82% of all households, and the average household size is 1.2. Only 4% of households have children, so it is very much a student and young professional area.
What amenities are within walking distance?
An AH to go is 473 m away, an Aldi is at 560 m and a Jumbo at 764 m. For schools, the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are both at 425 m, and the Leidse Houtschool primary school is at 456 m. The train station is 1.4 km from the room.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this room is social housing. It is let through Roommatch, which specialises in student rooms. The rent of €883 per month is below the neighbourhood average of €1,420, which reflects the social housing status. The property is a room rather than a self-contained flat, so it is aimed at a single occupant.
