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Schildersbuurt-Noord, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jacob Catsstraat 1B sits in a lively part of Den Haag, with a generous 139 m² of living space that feels unusually roomy for the area. The 1850 building gives it a classic character, and the energy label C means it's reasonably efficient. At €650,000, the price is 53% above the neighbourhood average of €424,056, but the floor area is 56% larger than the typical 89 m², so it's on the high side for the market. For context, there are currently 18 apartments for sale in the area, and the average price per m² is €5,532. Compare with other apartments in Den Haag.
Schildersbuurt-Noord is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a strong city feel, the address density is 8,899 addresses per km², making it one of the busiest areas. The population is diverse: about 2,095 single-person households and 1,620 households with children, so you'll find a mix of residents. The area has a high number of reported incidents (693 total), but it's also well-served with amenities. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data alone. Learn more about the Schildersbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, a Jumbo a couple of streets away, and a SPAR express nearby. Schools are a bit further: the nearest primary school, De Parachute, is about a ten-minute walk, and the closest secondary school, Sint-Maartenscollege, is around 3.2 km away. The train station is 1.5 km away, so a 15-minute walk. For a bite out, restaurants are on your doorstep. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Den Haag, which manages local services and permits.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via RE/MAX.
Details of this home
Jacob Catsstraat 1B, 'S-Gravenhage
Data from Schildersbuurt-Noord
Data from Schildersbuurt-Noord
92 within 5 km
15 within 5 km
About Jacob Catsstraat 1B, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price is €650,000, which is 53% above the neighbourhood average of €424,056. However, this apartment is also 56% larger than the typical home in the area (139 m² vs 89 m²). The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,532, so the price per m² here works out to about €4,676, actually below the local average. So while the total price is high, the size makes it relatively good value per square metre.
The energy label is C, which is average for an older building. In the neighbourhood, 29.4% of homes have label C, and 17.6% have label B or better. A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier, you can expect moderate heating costs. The building dates from 1850, so some energy upgrades may have been done, but the label is what it is.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The high density means good connectivity within the city.
It's a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of singles and families. About 22% of households have children, and 49% are single-person. The average household size is 2.2. The area has a high number of reported crimes (693 total), but also many amenities within walking distance. The housing stock is mostly apartments (84% are not single-family homes), and only 15% are owner-occupied, so it's a rental-heavy area.
This apartment is significantly larger (139 m² vs 89 m² average) and older (1850 vs many built after 1990). The price is above average, but the price per m² is below the neighbourhood average. Only 18 apartments are currently for sale, so choice is limited. In the past year, 48 apartments sold with an average selling price of €399,177 and an average time on market of 44 days.
The nearest primary school is De Parachute (2.3 km), followed by PCBS Groen van Prinsterer (2.9 km) and KC de Telescoop (3.1 km). For secondary education, Sint-Maartenscollege (3.2 km) and Gymnasium Novum (3.2 km) are the closest. All are within a reasonable walk or short cycle.
There are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: Albert Heijn at 501 m, Jumbo at 570 m, and SPAR express at 574 m. A second Albert Heijn is at 658 m, and Ekoplaza at 789 m. So daily groceries are very convenient.
The total number of reported incidents in the neighbourhood is 693, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. However, this includes all types of crime. The area is lively and well-populated, which can also mean more eyes on the street. It's best to visit at different times to get a feel for safety.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schildersbuurt-Noord
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