Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis room on Langebrug sits right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre, where the streets buzz with students and tourists from morning to night. It's a compact 25 m² space in a building from 1825, with an energy label D. The rent of €758 is well below the neighbourhood average of €2,393, which makes it a keen option for someone looking for a room in the city. For more context, you can see other [rooms in Leiden]( /huurwoningen/leiden/kamers/).
[The Pieterswijk neighbourhood]( /buurt/pieterswijk-leiden/) is a lively, busy part of the centre, as one resident puts it: "Busy but cosy." They describe the daytime bustle from tourists and the evening energy from students, which they find "very cosy and not disturbing." The same resident notes the many nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby, plus the proximity to the water and the Hortus. They do mention that driving here can be tricky, with restrictions and detours, and that greenery is limited, with most coming from residents rather than the municipality. Based on one review, it's a mixed but generally positive picture.
For daily life, the Ekoplaza supermarket is on your doorstep, with Hoogvliet just around the corner and a SPAR a couple of streets away. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool is just around the corner, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a short walk. The area is part of [the municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/), which offers a rich mix of history, culture and student life.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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.
About Langebrug 194, Leiden
The rent of €758 is significantly below the average rent in the Pieterswijk neighbourhood, which is €2,393. However, this is a room, not a whole home, and the average for rooms in the area is €750. So the price is in line with what rooms typically go for here.
The energy label is D. This is an official registration from EP-Online. A D label is in the middle of the scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs. It doesn't say anything about the condition of the building itself.
The room has a floor area of 25 m². That's smaller than the average home in the neighbourhood, which is 56 m², but for a room it's a reasonable size.
The Pieterswijk is a busy, central neighbourhood. One resident describes it as 'busy but cosy', with lots of students and tourists. There are plenty of restaurants and a supermarket nearby, and you're close to the water and the Hortus. The main downsides are limited parking and not much greenery.
The Ekoplaza is just 100 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. Hoogvliet is 244 metres away, and there's a SPAR at 474 metres. You won't have to go far for groceries.
Yes, this is social housing. That means there may be income requirements and a waiting list. The listing doesn't specify the exact conditions, but it's something to be aware of.
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 | €1,328,214 | €675,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,443 | – |
| Rent price | €2,188 p/m | €2,475 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 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 | €813,245 | €538,060 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,303 | – |
| Rent price | €2,152 p/m | €2,339 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €30 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 | €595,481 | €524,808 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,045 | – |
| Rent price | €1,941 p/m | €1,952 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
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