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Moerwijk-West, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Melis Stokelaan sits in a post-war neighbourhood with a mix of social housing and owner-occupied flats. At €249,500, the asking price is exactly the neighbourhood average for a flat, so it's in line with the market. For context, see other apartments in Den Haag.
Moerwijk-West is a densely built urban area with over 6,300 residents. It's a very diverse neighbourhood, but reviews paint a stark picture. One resident describes a "Negative experience", noting the neighbourhood is "quite dirty" with "many alcoholics and drug addicts visible on the street", and says it doesn't feel safe after dark. Another calls it a "Bad unsafe neighbourhood", mentioning threats, smashed car windows, and a general sense of aggression. A third, who has lived there since 1973, says it has "become a very bad neighbourhood" with crime and subletting, and that reporting issues to the housing association and police has made no difference. These are the views of eight reviewers, so they represent a consistent sentiment. The neighbourhood Moerwijk-West is one of the most urbanised in The Hague.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla and WSKO St. Jozefbasisschool, both about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Den Haag provides all municipal services, and the city centre is a short tram ride away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Hooghlanden makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Melis Stokelaan 782, 'S-Gravenhage
Fair · 8 residents
The neighbourhood is quite dirty. Many alcoholics and drug addicts are visible on the street, which is why I wouldn't call it safe, especially after dark. Not to mention the constant firecracker noise. The apartments are adequate, and renovations are ongoing.
Auto-translated to English by AIAll rotten experiences threats not feeling safe too much subletting to illegal cars daily car windows smashed too much aggression feral cats attacking poor hygiene throwing everything in the garden on the street next to the rubbish bin seems like every day bulky waste in the neighbourhood it's like a ghetto.
Auto-translated to English by AII am being threatened and shouted at, I have already contacted the housing association and the police, it makes no difference and nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany threats, not safe, and residents don't follow the rules, rude and aggressive, and household waste is everywhere, especially in the gardens. A lot of trouble with pests.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's bad, many are threatened, police, housing association and municipality don't really cooperate, they don't prioritise protecting and helping residents.
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Data from Moerwijk-West
80 within 5 km
10 within 5 km
About Melis Stokelaan 782, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price matches the average and median sale price for flats in Moerwijk-West, so it's in line with the market. Recently sold flats in the neighbourhood went for an average of €309,571, but those may have been larger or in better condition. Given the energy label C and 68 m², the price seems reasonable.
The flat has energy label C, which is average for a home of this age. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage.
Resident reviews consistently mention safety concerns, including visible drug use, aggression, and crime. The neighbourhood recorded 509 total crimes in the latest data, which is high. Many reviewers advise caution, especially after dark.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, so green space is on your doorstep. This is a plus in such a densely built area.
About a third of households have children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. However, the safety concerns raised by residents may be a consideration for families with young children.
6 homes in the district Moerwijk
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