Rustenburg, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Escamplaan in Rustenburg, Den Haag, is a classic early-20th-century flat with 57 m² of living space. At €220,000, the asking price is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €316,143, making it a notably keen entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Den Haag typically command higher prices.
Rustenburg is a densely built area with a very strong urban character (over 7,600 addresses per km²). The population is diverse, with many young adults and a mix of households. Based on five reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One says: "The flat I live in is nice to live in, but towards the Apeldoornselaan/Dierenselaan it is really going downhill." Another voices "great concern about increasing crime and theft," citing break-ins and a stolen cargo bike. Yet the neighbourhood Rustenburg also has its positives: good tram connections and a shopping centre within walking distance.
For groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school is a ten-minute walk, and there are several others within a short distance. The Zuiderpark is a couple of streets away for a stroll, though some residents avoid it due to loitering youths. The municipality Den Haag provides good public transport with trams 4 and 6 right outside the door.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including DIVA Makelaars, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Escamplaan 165, 'S-Gravenhage
Satisfactory · 5 residents
The flat I live in is nice to live in, but towards the Apeldoornselaan/Dierenselaan it is really going downhill. Next to and behind the flat, fires have been set several times, which certainly gives the older residents an unpleasant feeling. Zuiderpark is relatively close, but many young people hang out there, so people don't like to go there anymore. Towards the Leyenburg district it's fine, so the walks go that way and the shopping is done there. All in all, it's reasonably pleasant to live, although there are some points of concern due to loitering youths. Hopefully something can be done about that; cameras are not allowed due to privacy, but unfortunately that means the youths who set fires are still out of sight. The flat is cleaned by a cleaning company, but it's a shame that some residents don't take hygiene so seriously. Accessibility is good with trams 4 and 6 right outside the door. Shopping centre within walking distance, so that's fine too. So if it doesn't get any worse, it's a good place to live here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe would like to contribute to improvements. Crime Our biggest concern is crime. My husband's work van has been broken into three times. Once nothing was taken, but the other two times thousands of euros worth of tools were stolen. Additionally, our cargo bike was stolen and the screen of our electric bike was taken. For a young family, this has a huge impact. Safety We live above the café/nightclub where an explosive device was placed on the windows a few weeks ago. This was a shocking event that further heightened our feelings of insecurity in the neighbourhood. Other problems in the neighbourhood We also experience a lot of nuisance from dog poop. It's almost a miracle if we or our children don't step in a pile when getting into the car. The neglected boats along the quay are also a problem. They seem to attract homeless people, and I often hear suspicious noises coming from the boats when I have to get something from the car in the evening.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's safe but quite far from the city. Public transport is always slow and breaks down. Besides, there's no nature and my neighbourhood is extremely noisy.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is busy. Also at night. Many foreigners and very noisy.
Auto-translated to English by AIOur neighbourhood is a mix of different cultures, so far we feel very much at home here, we keep an eye on each other and we enjoy living on our street. The only downside is really the parking situation, an absolute nightmare
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Data from Rustenburg
82 within 5 km
6 within 5 km
About Escamplaan 165, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €220,000 is 30% below the average asking price in Rustenburg (€316,143) and also below the median of €299,500. Given the 57 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €3,860, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €4,376 per m². So it is priced keenly compared to other homes currently on the market in the area.
The home has energy label C. This is a reasonably efficient label, meaning heating costs are moderate. In Rustenburg, about 19% of homes have label C, while the majority (58%) have labels D or lower. So this flat is slightly better than average for the neighbourhood.
Residents report mixed feelings about safety. One review mentions break-ins and theft, including a stolen cargo bike and tools taken from a van. Another notes that fires have been set near flats, causing concern among older residents. However, the same resident says the area is "reasonably pleasant to live" overall. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 252, but without a per-capita figure it is hard to compare.
Trams 4 and 6 stop right outside the door, providing direct connections to the city centre and other parts of Den Haag. The nearest train station is 3.4 km away, so for longer journeys you would need to take a tram or bus to the station.
Yes, daily shopping is easy with an Albert Heijn 292 metres away and a Jumbo 345 metres away. Several primary schools are within walking distance, the closest being about 500 metres away. A secondary school is 1.3 km away.
Rustenburg has about 6,140 residents, with a high proportion of one-person households (around 25%) and many young adults aged 25-45. Families with children make up about 15% of households. The average household size is 1.9, so it is a mix of singles and smaller families.
The flat was built in 1927, so it is nearly a century old. The energy label C suggests some modernisation has been done, but you should expect the character of an older building. In Rustenburg, 97% of homes were built before 1945, so this is typical for the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rustenburg
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