Bovenveen noord, Leidschendam-Voorburg
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Gardulflaan sits in a lively part of Voorburg, where the streets are lined with sixties architecture and plenty of greenery. With 57 m² of living space, it is compact but well laid out, and the energy label C means heating costs are manageable. The asking price of €280,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €454,222, partly because the floor area is smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg typically sell for around €5,322 per m².
Bovenveen noord is a dense, urban pocket of Voorburg with a mix of singles and families. The area has a youngish feel, many residents are between 25 and 45, and about half the homes are owner-occupied. The streets are quiet but the address density is high, so you are never far from a shop or a café. The Bovenveen noord neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away.
Your daily routine here is straightforward: bread and milk from Aldi on your doorstep, or Hoogvliet just around the corner. For a bigger shop, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Families with children have Kindcentrum Cascade primary school a five-minute walk away, and Basisschool Essesteijn is also within easy reach. Secondary pupils can walk to Veurs Voorburg in a few minutes. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg keeps the public spaces tidy and well maintained.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Metropole Makelaardij. The agent has published the full details, so you can get a clear picture of what is on offer.
Details of this home
Gardulflaan 15, Voorburg
Data from Bovenveen noord
Data from Bovenveen noord
67 within 5 km
31 within 5 km
About Gardulflaan 15, Voorburg
The asking price of €280,000 is 38% below the average asking price in Bovenveen noord (€454,222). However, this apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (57 m² vs 83 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €4,912, which is below the local average of €5,322 per m². So the price is keen relative to the market, but reflects the compact size.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1962). In the neighbourhood, 45.5% of homes have label C, and 27.3% have a lower rating. You can expect moderate energy bills, but not the highest efficiency.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to The Hague or Leiden quite convenient.
Primary schools within walking distance include Kindcentrum Cascade (368 m) and Basisschool Essesteijn (491 m). For secondary education, Veurs Voorburg is 324 m away and Corbulo Tech & Design College is 621 m. So children can walk or cycle to school easily.
Aldi is just 194 m away, on your doorstep. Hoogvliet is 277 m, just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 730-750 m, a ten-minute walk. So daily shopping is very convenient.
Currently there are 9 apartments for sale in Bovenveen noord, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €795,000. The median asking price is €325,000, so this apartment is at the lower end of the market.
In the most recent data, 71 crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. That is a moderate number for an urban area with over 2,200 residents. The area feels safe during the day, with a mix of families and young professionals.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bovenveen noord
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