Pieterswijk, Leiden

Pieterswijk Part of the Binnenstad-Zuid district in Leiden. Home to 2,920 residents. €465k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 57/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,920 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €465k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 57/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 125 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leiden Centraal, 13 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Haanstra Basisschool, 271 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 175 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 22%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Pieterswijk safe?

Pieterswijk recorded 365 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 125 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Leiden median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Pieterswijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Pieterswijk is €465k. Recent Leiden sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €560k.

What schools are in Pieterswijk?

The nearest primary school is Haanstra Basisschool, 271 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 4 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Pieterswijk?

The nearest NS train station is Leiden Centraal, 13 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Levendaal-Oost
  • Academiewijk
  • Levendaal-West
  • Pancras-West

All Leiden rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.