Moerwijk-West, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Melis Stokelaan sits in a lively part of Den Haag. Built in 1951, it has an energy label C and a floor area of 58 m². The asking price of €249,500 is in line with the market, given that the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,985. For context, apartments in Den Haag sell for a range of prices.
Moerwijk-West is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with over 6,300 residents. It scores a 5.92 out of 10 on resident reviews, though opinions vary. One resident says: "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." Another describes it as a "bad unsafe neighbourhood" with threats, smashed car windows and aggression. The neighbourhood Moerwijk-West has a high proportion of single-person households and a young population.
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 the Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Pieter van der Plas School. The municipality Den Haag offers a wide range of amenities, with a park or garden just a few minutes' walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Hooghlanden makelaars and also on Funda.
Details of this home
Melis Stokelaan 788, '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
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About Melis Stokelaan 788, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €249,500 is exactly the average for the two apartments currently for sale in Moerwijk-West. The average price per m² is €3,985, and this home has 58 m², so the price per m² works out to about €4,302, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average. However, recent sales in the area have averaged €309,571, suggesting the market is active.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In the neighbourhood, half of the homes have label B and half have label C, so this is typical. A C label means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs.
Resident reviews give the neighbourhood a mixed safety rating. One resident says it is not safe after dark due to visible drug use and alcoholics, while another mentions threats and smashed car windows. The total number of crimes reported in the area is 509, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is very urban, with a high density of addresses, so bus stops are likely within walking distance.
There are several primary schools within a couple of kilometres, including WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla (about 2.8 km) and the Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Pieter van der Plas School (about 3.2 km). Secondary schools are also within reach, with the nearest about 0.7 km away.
Moerwijk-West has a mix of households: about 1,030 households with children and 1,865 single-person households. The average household size is 1.9, so it is not predominantly family-oriented. The area has a young population, with many residents under 45.
6 homes in the district Moerwijk