Laakkwartier-West, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schimmelweg in Laakkwartier-West is a practical starting point for anyone looking to buy in Den Haag. At 46 m² it is compact, but the price is notably keen: at €199,500 it is the cheapest of the 45 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 35% below the average asking price. Compared to other apartments in Den Haag, this is a very accessible entry point.
Laakkwartier-West is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war housing and a lively street scene. With an address density of 5,455 per km², it is one of the busier parts of the city. The population is relatively young, with many singles and smaller households. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of rental properties, but the 42% owner-occupied homes are concentrated in streets like this one. No resident reviews are available for this area, but the figures show a typical city neighbourhood with a strong sense of local life. For more context, see the Laakkwartier-West neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and a PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. For primary schools, the nearest are a short walk or cycle: Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer and KC de Telescoop are both within a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The area is well served by local amenities, with a GP, restaurants and a park all within a few minutes' walk. For a broader view of the surroundings, check the municipality of Den Haag.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Elzenaar NVM Makelaars & Hypotheken Den Haag.
Details of this home
Schimmelweg 38, 'S-Gravenhage
Data from Laakkwartier-West
Data from Laakkwartier-West
89 within 5 km
29 within 5 km
About Schimmelweg 38, 'S-Gravenhage
At €199,500, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Laakkwartier-West and 35% below the average asking price of €306,744. The floor area is 46 m², which is 39% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 76 m², so the price per square metre is in line with the compact size. It is a keen entry point for the area.
The energy label is D. This is a common rating for a 1930s apartment in this neighbourhood, where 34.9% of homes have a label D or lower. A D label means moderate energy efficiency, so heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme. The home is not newly insulated, so you can expect typical pre-war energy performance.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Laakkwartier-West is a densely populated urban area with a young population and many singles. It has a high address density (5,455 per km²) and a mix of pre-war housing. The area is lively, with shops, restaurants and a park within walking distance. The crime rate is relatively high, as is typical for a city centre neighbourhood.
This apartment is priced well below the average for apartments in Den Haag, especially given its compact size. It is the cheapest listing in Laakkwartier-West and offers a rare entry-level opportunity in the city. The price per square metre is competitive for the area.
The apartment was built in 1930, which is typical for this neighbourhood (95.5% of homes date from before 1945). Pre-war construction often means solid brickwork but may require updates to plumbing, electrics or insulation. The energy label D suggests some modernisation has been done, but older homes generally need more ongoing upkeep.
No resident reviews are available for this specific address or the immediate street. The neighbourhood data is based on CBS statistics, which show a dense, urban profile with a mix of households.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Laakkwartier-West
