Under offer
Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 17th-century terraced house on Pelgrimspoort sits right in the bustling centre of Leiden, surrounded by students, tourists and cosy restaurants. The home is compact at 50 m² with a small courtyard, and carries an energy label G, so heating costs will be significant. At €390,000, the asking price is 46% below the neighbourhood average of €716,500, which reflects the smaller size and low energy rating, a keen price for a piece of Leiden's history. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price and condition.
Pieterswijk is the historic core of Leiden, a lively mix of students, residents and day-trippers. One resident describes it as "Busy but cosy", adding: "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 neighbourhood has a very high density of addresses (5,945 per km²) and is dominated by one-person households (1,920 out of 2,975 residents). Most homes are pre-1945, and the area scores a 6.88 out of 10 based on one review. This is a vibrant, urban setting, not for those seeking peace and quiet. Read more about the neighbourhood Pieterswijk.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and SPAR is just around the corner. A five-minute walk brings you to Hoogvliet or Albert Heijn. The nearest primary school, Haanstra Basisschool, is a couple of streets away, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is also within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and cafés are literally on your doorstep. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city where most amenities are within easy reach.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Tweelwonen Rotterdam, Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
Details of this home
Pelgrimspoort 6, 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 Pelgrimspoort 6, Leiden
The asking price of €390,000 is 46% below the average asking price in Pieterswijk (€716,500) and also below the median of €600,000. However, this home is much smaller than average (50 m² vs 113 m²) and has an energy label G, which means high energy costs. Compared to similar-sized homes in the area, the price per m² (€7,800) is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €7,430 per m², so it's not a bargain on a per-square-metre basis.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, indicating poor insulation and high energy consumption. For a 17th-century terraced house, you can expect significant heating costs, especially in winter. The neighbourhood has 35.3% of homes with label D or lower, so this is not uncommon in the historic centre, but you should budget for higher monthly energy expenses compared to a modern home.
Pieterswijk is very popular with students and young professionals. Over 45% of residents are aged 15-25, and 34% are 25-45. The area is lively, with many restaurants, bars and the university nearby. One resident notes that the bustle from students continues into the evening, but finds it cosy rather than disturbing. The high proportion of one-person households (65%) reflects the student and starter profile.
Parking in the city centre is challenging. The resident review mentions that getting into the neighbourhood by car is 'a bit of a course' because of restrictions and detours. The home is in a very dense urban area (address density 5,945 per km²), so on-street parking is limited and likely permit-controlled. You would need to check with the municipality about parking permits and availability.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk or a short bike ride. This gives direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague and other major cities.
The nearest park or public garden is 0.8 km away (about a 10-minute walk). The resident review mentions that there is a park, but feels the neighbourhood lacks greenery and that most plants come from residents rather than the municipality. The Hortus Botanicus is also close by, as noted in the review.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool (209 m), OBS Lucas van Leyden (313 m), and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh (761 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away. The neighbourhood has few families with children (only 100 households), so schools are less of a focus here.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pieterswijk
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