Schildersbuurt, Oegstgeest
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Frans Halslaan sits in a quiet, leafy part of Oegstgeest, with a friendly, residential feel. At 73 m² it is compact but well laid out, and the energy label B means it is reasonably efficient. The asking price of €340,000 is the lowest of the four homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits well below the average of €680,750, partly because the floor area is smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Oegstgeest tend to be larger, so this is a more affordable entry point.
The Schildersbuurt is a quiet, family-oriented area with mostly single-family homes (78%) and a high owner-occupier rate (83%). The population is mixed: about a third are over 65, a quarter are families with children, and there are relatively few single-person households. The neighbourhood has a low crime rate (29 incidents) and a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available, so the picture is based purely on the figures. The Schildersbuurt neighbourhood is known for its green, calm streets.
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is just around the corner, an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, and a Jumbo is also within easy reach. For families, there are several primary schools nearby, the RK Jenaplanschool de Kring is a couple of streets away, and the Openbare Montessorischool Oegstgeest is a five-minute walk. A secondary school is about a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by the municipality of Oegstgeest, with a GP practice, library and restaurants all within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Geurts Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen.
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The asking price of €340,000 is the cheapest of the four apartments currently for sale in the Schildersbuurt. The neighbourhood average asking price is €680,750, but that includes much larger homes (average 128 m²). At 73 m², this apartment is 43% smaller, so the lower price is in line with the size. Compared to recent sales in the area (average €463,744), it is also below that figure, reflecting the compact floor area.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration (EP-Online). Label B is considered efficient, meaning the home is likely to have reasonable energy performance. In the Schildersbuurt, 40% of homes have label B, so this is a common rating for the area.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away. That is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The station connects to Leiden, The Hague and other cities.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: RK Jenaplanschool de Kring (345 m), Openbare Montessorischool Oegstgeest (414 m), and Daltonschool Oegstgeest (580 m). A secondary school (voortgezet onderwijs) is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl at 345 m (a couple of streets away). Albert Heijn is 413 m and Jumbo is 532 m, both within a five- to seven-minute walk. For a larger selection, there are additional Albert Heijn stores at 1.4 km and 1.9 km.
The Schildersbuurt recorded 29 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size. The area has a quiet, residential character with many families and older residents.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €680,750 | €744,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,235 | – |
| Rent price | €1,569 p/m | €1,569 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €11 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Quiet little neighbourhoods all..mostly elderly
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly people and close-knit neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €453,603 | €433,862 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,940 | – |
| Rent price | €1,660 p/m | €1,660 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
My neighbourhood is always very cosy, with children playing outside and also the annual neighbourhood barbecues. The amenities are absolutely great, we have a Kruidvat, Jumbo, florist and barber around the corner, and also varied stalls during the week, such as mabroek, Vietnamese spring rolls, cheese and a fishmonger. There is also almost never any unrest in our area, very neat and polite people. Nice playgrounds and benches along the water and also a large green park nearby. It is close to the motorway which is handy for the car and public transport is also fine. We have 3 bus lines that pass by in the area, and the nearest one is only a 5-minute walk away. Furthermore, the hygiene is great, always very clean and almost no litter. We have a GP practice in the area and a primary school.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a peaceful neighbourhood, never much nuisance and always very nice to go for a walk because there's a nice park nearby that isn't overcrowded with young people. All amenities are conveniently close, so very handy if you've forgotten to get something. Otherwise, a nice atmosphere around the area, lots of friendly people and also occasional neighbourhood barbecues which make it cosy.
Auto-translated to English by AIClean, quiet, child-friendly, easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood. Lots of nice people and I always feel safe. I just miss a football pitch or something. Somewhere where the youngsters can play football/basketball and so on. Supermarket nearby (Lidl) and a shopping centre within cycling distance. Beach not too far away either, and the city too. Actually just a really lovely neighbourhood!
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is very cosy and snug, because it's a big shopping street and almost all neighbours are very kind. Nothing ever gets stolen in the neighbourhood, and there are many schools nearby for children.
Auto-translated to English by AIOegstgeest is a nice village with many good facilities, such as shopping centres, sports clubs, water sports opportunities, swimming pool, restaurants, etc. Medical facilities are also excellent. I have been living here for 30 years with great pleasure.
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly people, but things do happen sometimes
Auto-translated to English by AIPoelgeest is a quiet neighbourhood, it has a hair salon, gym, primary school... It's also next to a polder with rich nature and birds, though they do poop a lot over you.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €715,250 | €663,648 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,470 | – |
| Rent price | €1,755 p/m | €1,755 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
Frans Halslaan 253, Oegstgeest
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