Houtwijk, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Gerrit van der Veenlaan sits in a leafy part of Houtwijk, a residential area that feels calm and well cared for. With 77 m² of living space and an energy label B, it is a practical home for someone who values efficiency and a pleasant street atmosphere. The asking price of €350,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €464,000, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Den Haag.
Houtwijk is a quiet residential area with plenty of greenery and a strong sense of community. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the friendly neighbours and the clean, well-maintained streets. One resident says: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by." Another notes: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours. Hardly any nuisance." The neighbourhood has a mix of families and older residents, and most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. For more details, see the Houtwijk neighbourhood.
For your daily shopping, Lidl is just around the corner and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within walking distance, and there are several childcare options nearby. The area has a park or public garden on your doorstep, perfect for a quick stroll. The neighbourhood is well connected by car, and public transport is available, though some residents find the connections to other parts of the city a bit cumbersome. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Den Haag.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively via Elferink NVM Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Gerrit van der Veenlaan 206, '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
55 within 5 km
11 within 5 km
About Gerrit van der Veenlaan 206, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €350,000 is 25% below the average asking price in Houtwijk, which is €464,000. The apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (77 m² versus 104 m²), so the price per square metre is roughly in line with the market. Given the energy label B and the quiet, green location, it is priced keenly.
Houtwijk is a quiet, green residential area with a strong sense of community. Residents describe it as safe, clean and well-maintained, with friendly neighbours who look out for each other. The only downsides mentioned are limited public transport connections and a lack of shops in the immediate vicinity, though supermarkets are within walking distance.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, located 193 metres away, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 232 metres away, also within a short walk. For a larger selection, there are other supermarkets within a kilometre or two.
There are several primary schools within walking distance, including WSKO r.k. basisschool Verburch-hof and WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla, both about 3.5 km away. Secondary schools are a bit further, at around 1.4 km. The area has a total of 11 schools within 5 km.
Public transport is available but limited. There are buses and trams, but connections to other parts of the city can be time-consuming. The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so a car or bicycle is more practical for longer journeys.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In Houtwijk, 36.1% of homes have label A, so this apartment is slightly above average in efficiency.
With 77 m² and two bedrooms (typical for this size), it is more suited to a couple or a small family. The neighbourhood has many families and children's facilities, but the apartment itself may feel compact for a larger family.
Residents consistently mention feeling safe in Houtwijk, at any time of day. The area has a low crime rate compared to the city average, and the streets are well-maintained. One resident says: "It feels very safe here; I feel at ease in the surroundings at any time of day."
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