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Valkenboskwartier, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Govert Bidloostraat sits in the Valkenboskwartier, a lively part of Den Haag. With 94 m² and a B energy label, it offers a solid footprint for a home built in 1917. The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €447,510, but it reflects the size and energy performance. For context, apartments in Den Haag sell for a median of €425,000.
The Valkenboskwartier is a dense urban area with a mix of residents. One resident calls it a "very nice neighbourhood, near the centre and easily accessible." Another says it's "quite noisy" because of a busy road, but adds that "it's tidy and you're quickly in the centre of The Hague or at the beach." A third review mentions an unpleasant smell, so experiences vary. Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.75 out of 10. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the area has a high address density of 8,568 per km². Learn more about the municipality of Den Haag.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. There's also a PLUS and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. Schools are a bit further out: the nearest primary, De Parachute, is about 5 km away, so you'd likely cycle or drive. A GP and a restaurant are both on your doorstep, and a library is a ten-minute walk. The beach and city centre are easily reachable by bike or tram.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars.
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The asking price of €495,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €447,510 and the median of €425,000. However, this apartment is larger than average (94 m² vs 95 m²) and has a B energy label, which is better than many homes in the area. The price per m² works out to about €5,266, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,053.
Valkenboskwartier is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of residents. Reviews are mixed: some praise its proximity to the centre and accessibility, while others mention noise from a busy road and occasional unpleasant smells. The area has many pre-war buildings and a high address density. It's a lively area with shops and amenities within walking distance.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 186 m, just around the corner. Ekoplaza is at 249 m, PLUS at 402 m, and Jumbo at 484 m. All are within a short walk, making daily shopping very convenient.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, only about 7.3% of homes have a B label, so this is a relatively good rating.
The nearest train station is 4.1 km away. That's about a ten-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The area is well-connected by tram and bus to the city centre and beyond.
The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is about 4.8 km away. Other primary schools are within 5,6 km. While not within walking distance, they are easily reachable by bike or car. Secondary schools are also within a similar range.
This is an apartment built in 1917, so it has classic features typical of that era. The floor area is 94 m², which is generous for a flat of this age. The building likely has high ceilings and large windows.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Very nice neighbourhood, near the centre and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AIit smells very bad
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite noisy neighbourhood because you live next to a busy road, but otherwise always a very nice neighbourhood. You can live here in larger or smaller homes. It's tidy and you're quickly in the centre of The Hague or at the beach, for example. Lovely people around you. It's a 5-minute walk from the Albert Heijn. There are also small shops within walking distance. There's a good driving school, Phillipo.
Auto-translated to English by AIA normal neighbourhood, not busy or anything like that. Lots of shops nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs far as the hygienic condition is concerned, there is much room for improvement. This by making offenders clean up their own mess and imposing much higher fines. This does mean that there should be better monitoring and that the supervisory service should not just drive by. This prevents nuisance from pests and pollution. But it also gives a safer feeling for the entire neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €453,967 | €442,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,217 | – |
| Rent price | €2,262 p/m | €2,495 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Very nice neighbourhood, near the centre and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AIit smells very bad
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite noisy neighbourhood because you live next to a busy road, but otherwise always a very nice neighbourhood. You can live here in larger or smaller homes. It's tidy and you're quickly in the centre of The Hague or at the beach, for example. Lovely people around you. It's a 5-minute walk from the Albert Heijn. There are also small shops within walking distance. There's a good driving school, Phillipo.
Auto-translated to English by AIA normal neighbourhood, not busy or anything like that. Lots of shops nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs far as the hygienic condition is concerned, there is much room for improvement. This by making offenders clean up their own mess and imposing much higher fines. This does mean that there should be better monitoring and that the supervisory service should not just drive by. This prevents nuisance from pests and pollution. But it also gives a safer feeling for the entire neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €438,746 | €426,949 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,095 | – |
| Rent price | €2,175 p/m | €2,386 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Lovely place to live. Close to the sea, city centre and shops. Wide choice of schools. Good community spirit. Street parties etc.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a lot of nature, many facilities, everything is nearby: a shopping centre, schools, a bus station.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice neighbourhood, near the centre and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner
Auto-translated to English by AILove it, it's quiet
Auto-translated to English by AINothing, I'm living with my in-laws
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant living in a neighbourhood with lots of children
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople keep to themselves, little to no nuisance, only parking is minimal.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €570,033 | €502,387 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,256 | – |
| Rent price | €2,302 p/m | €2,178 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Govert Bidloostraat 52, 'S-Gravenhage
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