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Houtwijk, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis 1925 apartment on Burgemeester van der Veldestraat has a warm, pre-war feel with an energy label B, efficient for its age. With 58 m² of living space, it's compact but well laid out. The asking price of €275,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €464,000, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Den Haag.
Houtwijk is a green, safe residential area with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street." Another adds: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other." A third review notes: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.4 out of 10. The area has a mix of families and older residents, with many homes built between 1970 and 1990. For more details, see the neighbourhood Houtwijk.
For daily shopping, a Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including WSKO r-.k basisschool Verburch-hof and Openbare Daltonschool Poeldijk. The municipality Den Haag offers plenty of green spaces, a park is on your doorstep, and restaurants are a five-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar Den Haag-Zuid, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Burgemeester van der Veldestraat 18, 'S-Gravenhage
Very good · 3 residents
I've been living in Houtwijk for a while now and overall I'm very satisfied with the neighbourhood. What I particularly experience as positive are the people here. The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street. The area is also clean and well-maintained, which gives a nice and cared-for feeling. Moreover, it feels very safe here; I feel at ease in the surroundings at any time of day. What I find less pleasant is the accessibility of Houtwijk by public transport. There are buses and trams, but the service is limited and connections to other parts of the city are sometimes a bit cumbersome or time-consuming. This makes it difficult for people without a car to get to other places quickly. All in all, I think Houtwijk is a nice and quiet place to live, especially because of the friendly neighbours, the cleanliness and the feeling of safety. Hopefully public transport will be better organised in the future.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by. Actually, this is the perfect neighbourhood. Everyone neatly cleans up the mess on the street, the houses are beautiful and well-insulated, green spaces are next to the centre which is also nice and spacious. Moreover, there is plenty to do for the children. Accessibility by both public transport and car is fine.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours. Hardly any nuisance. The only downside is no shops in the immediate vicinity.
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Data from Houtwijk
50 within 5 km
11 within 5 km
About Burgemeester van der Veldestraat 18, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €275,000 is 41% below the average asking price in Houtwijk (€464,000) and also below the median of €495,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (58 m² vs 104 m²). Given the energy label B and the pre-war character, the price is on the low side compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient for a home built in 1925. This means heating costs are relatively low compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In Houtwijk, 36% of homes have label A, 19% label B, and 33% label C, so this home is above average in efficiency.
Houtwijk is a quiet, green area with many families. Residents mention friendly neighbours and a safe environment. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and plenty of green spaces nearby. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many households with children.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so the area is not well served by rail. Residents note that bus and tram connections are limited and can be time-consuming. A car is more practical for getting around, though the neighbourhood is accessible by road.
Yes, a Lidl is just around the corner (470 m) and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away (533 m). Restaurants are also close by (600 m). However, one resident mentions there are no shops in the immediate vicinity, so the main shopping areas are a short walk away.
Residents describe the neighbourhood as safe and well-maintained. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 620, but given the population of over 12,000, this is relatively low. The feeling of safety is highlighted in reviews.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houtwijk
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