Pakhuisstraat 6

The asking price of €420,000 is 22% below the average asking price in Levendaal-Oost (€539,250) and sits just below the median of €425,000. Given the compact 67 m² floor area, 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average, the price per m² works out at about €6,269, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,395 per m². So it's priced keenly overall, but you're paying a premium per square metre for the historic centre location.

Levendaal-Oost is a very urban, lively area in Leiden's historic centre. It's densely populated with many students and young professionals, 39% of residents are aged 25 to 45. One resident calls it a "Nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach." The area has a high proportion of single-person households and a mix of pre-war housing. Shops, restaurants and a park are all within a few minutes' walk.

The home has an energy label D, which is typical for a pre-war terraced house from 1750. In the neighbourhood, 33% of homes have label D or lower, so this is in line with the local stock. You can expect moderate heating costs, but improvements like better insulation could help. The exact energy performance is stated in the listing.

Leiden's main train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very central, so most daily errands can be done on foot. The high density of addresses (5,642 per km²) means you're well connected within the city.

Yes, several schools are within walking distance. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (secondary) is 367 m away, and the Lorentz primary school is 633 m away. There are also other secondary schools like Bonaventura College within 500 m. In total, 87 schools are within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice.

In the most recent data, 162 crimes were recorded in Levendaal-Oost. Given the very urban character and high population density, this is not unusual for a city centre neighbourhood. The resident review mentions it's a "safe neighbourhood", so overall it feels secure.