Pieterswijk
Living in the medieval heart of Leiden
The Pieterswijk is an atmospheric, historic neighbourhood full of lovely little shops and pubs in narrow streets. Its countless monuments give it a medieval character.
The Pieterswijk is an atmospheric, historic neighbourhood full of lovely little shops and pubs in narrow streets. Its countless monuments give it a medieval character.
Within walking distance you'll find several museums and inviting terraces along the Nieuwe Rijn. For music, the Stadsgehoorzaal and the Leidse Schouwburg are close by. You can do your shopping at organic shops, good bakeries, delicatessens and the market.
Thanks to historians and archaeological excavations, we know that the Pieterswijk was part of a settlement at the level of the Breestraat. This makes the Pieterswijk one of the oldest parts of Leiden. The atmosphere of a medieval town has been carefully preserved, with the magnificent Pieterskerk as its centrepiece. It's no wonder that homes here sell for top prices.
The Pieterswijk is home to 2,680 people in 2,090 households. The neighbourhood has a particularly large number of residents aged 15 to 24, and mostly single-person households. The average price of a home in the Pieterswijk is €678,214. That is high compared with the average price in the Netherlands, and above average compared with other neighbourhoods within 10 km. Read more…