Pancras-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis monumental terraced house on the Nieuwe Rijn sits right in the lively centre of Leiden, with the water and terraces just outside your door. With 309 m² of living space spread over several floors, it is a rare find in the city. The asking price of €1,250,000 is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €863,150, which reflects the exceptional size and prime canal location. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €8,112, so this home is on the high side but in line with its unique specs. See more terraced houses in Leiden for comparison.
Pancras-West is a cosy inner-city neighbourhood in an old city with many monuments. One resident describes it as: "You have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away." The area is very urban, with a high address density of 6,317 per km². Most homes are pre-war, and the population is a mix of young adults and older residents, with many single-person households. It is a vibrant, walkable part of Leiden. Find out more about the Pancras-West neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, SPAR is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is about the same. For secondary education, the nearest school is a ten-minute walk. The central location means you can walk to the train station in about 15 minutes. Everything you need is on your doorstep. Learn more about the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Westgeest Makelaardij B.V. and Funda. The details are based on the information provided by the agent at the time of writing.
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The asking price is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €863,150, but the home is also 115% larger than the average (309 m² vs 144 m²). The price per m² works out to about €4,045, which is below the neighbourhood average of €8,112 per m². So while the total price is high, it reflects the exceptional size and canal-side location.
The energy label is A, which is the second-best label. It means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
Pancras-West is a historic inner-city neighbourhood with a lively atmosphere. One resident says: 'You have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc.' It is very urban, with a high density of addresses and a mix of young and older residents.
You have several supermarkets within walking distance: Ekoplaza at 186 m, SPAR at 272 m, and Albert Heijn at 387 m. Primary schools like Haanstra Basisschool (388 m) and OBS Lucas van Leyden (477 m) are also close. The train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
The property was built in 1800, so it is a monumental building.
The plot size is 370 m², but the listing does not mention a garden or terrace.
With 309 m² of living space, there is plenty of room, but the exact layout and number of bedrooms are not provided.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
You have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €863,150 | €573,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,112 | – |
| Rent price | €2,829 p/m | €2,700 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €573,884 | €478,573 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,623 | – |
| Rent price | €2,093 p/m | €2,014 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 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 | €586,770 | €531,332 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,056 | – |
| Rent price | €1,949 p/m | €1,903 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
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