A social rental apartment on Elzendreef
This was a social housing apartment on Elzendreef in Voorburg, offered at €971 per month. That rent sat well below the average for apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg, which made it a keen option in the current market. The home covers 68 m² and was built in 1976, with an energy label C. This home has not been online since 24 August 2026.
The Essesteijn / Dreven neighbourhood
The Essesteijn / Dreven neighbourhood is a compact urban area with a strong mix of ages, from young children to a large share of residents over 65. Nearly half of households are single people, and the area has a high address density, giving it a busy, residential feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics rather than personal accounts.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from this spot. A Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Aldi and an AH XL a short walk further. Basisschool Essesteijn is a couple of streets away, and there are several other primary and secondary schools within a ten-minute walk. The park is on your doorstep, and the train station is about a ten-minute walk, which makes commuting straightforward.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Elzendreef 237, Voorburg
Was €971 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €971 was about 57% below the neighbourhood average of €2,233 for rentals. However, the floor area of 68 m² is also about 50% smaller than the average of 135 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online database. Label C was a middle-of-the-road label, meaning energy costs would be moderate compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Hoogvliet at 144 metres, so it is on your doorstep. There is another Hoogvliet at 768 metres, an Aldi at 783 metres, and an AH XL at 833 metres. For a wider choice, a Jumbo is about 1.1 kilometres away.
Which schools are close by?
Basisschool Essesteijn is the closest primary school at 306 metres. Kindcentrum Cascade is at 789 metres and Christelijke Basisschool De Vijverhof at 925 metres. For secondary education, Veurs Voorburg is at 826 metres and Dalton College at 1,126 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The neighbourhood has about 2,185 residents. The largest age group is 65 and over, making up 31% of the population, while 16% are under 15. Nearly half of households are single people, and 28% are households with children. It is a mixed area with a notable share of older residents.
How did the rent compare to other rentals in the area?
The average rent in the neighbourhood was €2,233, with a median of €2,400. The cheapest rental at the time available was €1,350 and the most expensive was €2,950. At €971, this apartment was well below the range of what was typically on offer in the area.
