Transvaalkwartier-Midden, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis 142 m² apartment on Scheepersstraat in Den Haag's Transvaalkwartier-Midden is a generous find. Built in 1890, it has an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. At €325,000, the price is in line with the neighbourhood average, especially given the size, the floor area is 71% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, apartments in Den Haag average 83 m².
Transvaalkwartier-Midden is a lively, urban area with a very high address density of 8,190 per km². The population is diverse: about a third are under 25, and a quarter are 45 or older. Most homes are flats (84%), and 25% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a mix of energy labels, with 50% at B or better. No resident reviews are available, but the area feels bustling and multicultural. The Transvaalkwartier-Midden neighbourhood is well-connected.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is a ten-minute walk away. Schools are a bit further: primary school De Parachute is 3.5 km away, and secondary school Sint-Maartenscollege is 4.4 km. The nearest GP is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just 0.2 km away. The train station is 2.8 km from home. The municipality of Den Haag offers plenty of urban amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Borgdorff Makelaars Den Haag.
Details of this home
Scheepersstraat 53, 'S-Gravenhage
Data from Transvaalkwartier-Midden
Data from Transvaalkwartier-Midden
94 within 5 km
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About Scheepersstraat 53, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €325,000 is close to the neighbourhood average of €324,867 for homes for sale. However, this apartment is much larger than typical (142 m² vs 83 m² average), so the price per m² is lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,900. Given the size and energy label B, it appears reasonably priced.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 18.8% of homes have label B, and 50% are at B or better. A B label means lower energy costs compared to older, uninsulated homes, though exact bills depend on usage.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 239 metres, just around the corner. Lidl is 721 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also SPAR express and another Albert Heijn within 1.2 km.
The closest primary school is De Parachute at 3.5 km, followed by Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer at 4 km. For secondary education, Sint-Maartenscollege is 4.4 km away and Gymnasium Novum is 4.4 km. All are within a reasonable distance.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km from the apartment.
Transvaalkwartier-Midden is a densely populated urban area with a mix of ages and household types. About 42% of households have children, and 52% are single-person. The area has a high crime rate (317 total crimes), but also many amenities within walking distance.
The apartment was built in 1890, making it over 130 years old. In the neighbourhood, 52.9% of homes were built before 1945, so this is typical. The energy label B suggests it has been modernised.
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