Van der Lubbehof 27A

At €275,000 this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Pancras-Oost, and it's 64% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €764,909. However, the floor area of 38 m² is 70% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 126 m², so the price per square metre is actually higher than average. Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a studio in this part of Leiden.

Pancras-Oost is a very densely populated inner-city neighbourhood with a young, transient population, nearly 40% are between 15 and 25. It's a mix of students and starters, with many single-person households. One resident calls it a 'quiet city centre neighbourhood' and finds it 'cosy' and close to shops. The area has a high proportion of pre-war buildings and a lively, urban feel.

Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The station offers direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague and other major cities.

You have several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: Albert Heijn at 252 m, Dekamarkt at 320 m, Hoogvliet at 410 m, and Ekoplaza at 479 m. For daily groceries, you're well covered. There are also many restaurants and cafes in the area, with the nearest restaurant just 300 m away.

Energy label C means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency. It's not the most efficient, but it's better than older homes with labels D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact bills depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, 27% of homes have label A and 18% have label C, so this is fairly typical for a pre-war building.

Yes, Pancras-Oost is very popular with students. The population is young, 38% are 15-25 years old, and the area is close to Leiden University and the city centre. The studio size (38 m²) is typical for a student or starter home. The neighbourhood is lively but one resident describes it as 'quiet' within the centre, so it's not overly noisy.