A new apartment in Binckhorst
This brand-new apartment on Kasteellaan 899 sits in Binckhorst, a neighbourhood in Den Haag that is clearly still finding its feet. With an energy label A+++, it was about as efficient as homes get, which kept running costs pleasantly low. At €1,280 per month, the rent sat 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,760, though the 51 m² floor area was also 38% smaller than the local norm of 82 m². If you are weighing up options, it helps to compare with other [apartments in Den Haag]. This home has not been online since 3 November 2026.
Binckhorst as a neighbourhood
Binckhorst is an industrial area with a handful of homes, and the two residents who reviewed it do not sugar-coat that. One says: "An industrial estate with some houses that wasn't thought through," noting there are virtually no amenities and little nature, though they acknowledge it is easily accessible by bike and car. Another puts it more bluntly: "No greenery in the Binckhorst, no supermarkets in the neighbourhood. Quite dangerous in the evening. And there is a lot of litter." Based on two reviews, the picture is consistent: this is a working district rather than a leafy suburb. The population skews young, with 63% of residents aged 25 to 45, and most households are single people. For a sense of how this area fits into the wider city, you can read more about [the municipality of Den Haag].
Life on the street
Daily errands in Binckhorst mean a bit of travel. The nearest supermarkets, a Jumbo and an Aldi, are just around the corner, so a quick bread-and-milk run is doable on foot. For a fuller shop, an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Schools are a little further out: De Parachute primary school is a ten-minute walk, while the Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer is about a kilometre away. Secondary options like Sint-Maartenscollege and Gymnasium Novum sit roughly 1.4 kilometres from the door. The train station is 1.4 kilometres away, which makes commuting by rail a realistic option.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via vb&t Verhuurmakelaars.
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About Kasteellaan 899, 'S-Gravenhage
Was €1,280 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,760, but the floor area was also 38% smaller than the local average of 82 m². At 51 m², the price per square metre worked out to about €25, which was above the neighbourhood average of €21.18 per m². So while the absolute rent looked modest, you were paying a premium for the space you get.
What does the A+++ energy label mean for my bills?
An A+++ label is the most efficient rating a home can have. It meant the property was designed to use very little energy for heating and hot water, so your monthly energy costs should be at the lower end of the scale. The label is an official registration, and it reflects the building's energy performance as certified.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
Residents describe Binckhorst as an industrial area with few amenities. One review mentions a very small Albert Heijn that recently opened, but notes you can hardly buy anything there. There is little greenery and no real community feel, partly because of the many businesses. It is easily accessible by bike and car, though a busy road runs through it.
How safe is Binckhorst in the evening?
Both resident reviews raise safety concerns in the evening. One mentions that some street lights do not work and that strange people are sometimes around, while the other says it is "quite dangerous in the evening." There are also two reception centres in the area that can cause nuisance, according to one review. It is worth being aware of this if you plan to be out late.
Are there supermarkets within walking distance?
Yes, the nearest supermarkets are a Jumbo and an Aldi, both at 486 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. An Albert Heijn is at 919 metres, roughly a ten-minute walk. For a wider choice, there are 86 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you are not short of options for a bigger shop.
What schools are near this apartment?
The closest primary school is De Parachute at 782 metres, followed by the Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer at about a kilometre. For secondary education, Sint-Maartenscollege is at 1.4 kilometres and Gymnasium Novum at 1.4 kilometres. All are within a reasonable walk or short cycle.
How far is the train station from here?
The nearest train station is 1.4 kilometres from the apartment. That is roughly a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. The exact station was not named in the listing, but the distance gave you a sense of how accessible rail travel was from this location.
