A studio on the Herengracht
This studio on the Herengracht sits in the middle of Leiden's historic centre, where the canals and cobbled streets set a calm, classic tone. It is a compact home, with 28 m² of floor space, in a building that dates from 1650. The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label, so running costs should stay modest. At €1,220 a month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a keen option for someone looking for a small place in the centre. For context, studios in Leiden are worth comparing against this one.
The Pancras-Oost neighbourhood
Pancras-Oost is a quiet corner of the city centre, and the one review on reflects that: "Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc." It is a small area, with just over 2,300 residents, and it is mostly made up of single-person households, so the streets have a calm, adult feel rather than a family bustle. The age mix leans towards students and young professionals, with a large share of residents in their late teens and twenties. It is a place where daily life is easy, with everything you need within a short walk. The Pancras-Oost neighbourhood is a good example of what central Leiden living can be.
Life on the street
The weekday routine here is simple: grab bread and groceries from Dekamarkt, which is just around the corner, or Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, there are several options within a ten-minute walk, including Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and Bonaventura College, both secondary schools, and Haanstra Basisschool for primary education. The train station is a short distance away, which makes getting out of the city straightforward. The municipality of Leiden has a compact centre, so most daily errands are on foot.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Kerkvliet Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Herengracht 8B, Leiden
Is €1,220 a fair rent for this studio?
The rent of €1,220 is 57% below the neighbourhood average of €2,867, though that average is based on a small number of listings and includes much larger homes. The floor area here is 28 m², which is 84% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 172 m². Given the compact size and the central location, the price is in line with what you would expect for a studio of this kind.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. This means the home is registered as having a high level of energy performance, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to homes with lower labels. The label is an official registration and does not say anything specific about the condition of the building itself.
How old is the building and what does that mean?
The building dates from 1650, which makes it one of the older properties in Leiden's centre. The listing does not state the condition of the building or its installations, so there is no information about maintenance or any recent updates. The year of construction is a fact about the building's history, not a statement about its current state.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pancras-Oost is described by one resident as a "cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc." It is a small area with just over 2,300 residents, and 76% of households are single-person, so it has a quiet, adult atmosphere. The age profile leans towards people in their late teens and twenties, which fits a central location near the university.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
Dekamarkt is 178 metres away, Hoogvliet is 373 metres, and Albert Heijn is 398 metres, so daily groceries are a short walk. For schools, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 634 metres, Bonaventura College is 652 metres, and Haanstra Basisschool is 740 metres. The train station is 2.2 km away.
Is this a room or a self-contained home?
This is a studio, not a room, and it is not social housing. It is a self-contained living space with its own entrance, which is typical for a compact home in the city centre. The listing does not state whether it is furnished or unfurnished, so that detail is not available.
