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Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1750s townhouse on Nieuwsteeg sits right in the bustling centre of Leiden, between the three student associations. The 169 m² floor area is 50% larger than the neighbourhood average, and the price of €1,200,000 is 67% above the average asking price in Pieterswijk. That puts it on the high side, but for a home this size in such a central spot, it's in line with what you'd expect. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Pieterswijk is a compact, historic neighbourhood with 2,975 residents, mostly students and young adults. One resident describes it as "busy but cosy": "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." The same resident notes that "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." The neighbourhood Pieterswijk has a mix of association houses, owner-occupied homes and rental properties.
For daily groceries, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and Hoogvliet is just around the corner. There are also two SPAR supermarkets a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Haanstra Basisschool is just around the corner, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a couple of streets away. The municipality Leiden offers plenty of restaurants and cultural amenities, with a restaurant just around the corner and the Hortus botanicus nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM.
Details of this home
Nieuwsteeg 23, Leiden
Satisfactory · 1 resident
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.
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About Nieuwsteeg 23, Leiden
The asking price is 67% above the average asking price in Pieterswijk (€716,500) and double the median (€600,000). However, this home is also 50% larger than the neighbourhood average (169 m² vs 113 m²). Given its size, central location and historic character, the price is on the high side but not unreasonable for what you get.
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient for a house built in 1750, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 35.3% of homes have label C, and another 35.3% have label D or lower, so this is about average for the area.
Pieterswijk is in the very centre of Leiden, and one resident notes that "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." Parking is likely limited and may require a permit. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (5,945 addresses per km²), so it's a busy urban area.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Haanstra Basisschool is just around the corner (104 m), OBS Lucas van Leyden is a couple of streets away (207 m), and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is about a five-minute walk (657 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach other cities like Amsterdam, The Hague or Utrecht.
The neighbourhood recorded 265 total crimes in the latest data. Given the high population density and central location, some level of activity is expected. The resident review mentions it feels "cosy" and not disturbing despite the bustle.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pieterswijk
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