Kortenbos, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis is a social-rent apartment on Sirtemastraat in the Kortenbos neighbourhood of Den Haag. At €938 a month, the rent is 63% below the neighbourhood average of €2,550, a keen price for a 56 m² home. The apartment is part of a 1985 building with energy label C. For context, this is one of the apartments in Den Haag available through social housing.
Kortenbos is a central, green neighbourhood with a mix of residents. One resident describes it as: "Good and accessible, occasionally parking problems but that is to be expected for the centre. Furthermore, a neighbourhood with lots of greenery and generally communicative, friendly neighbours. Definitely recommended to live here." Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores 8.13 out of 10. Most households are single-person (3,000 out of 4,740 homes), and the area is densely built with 8,439 addresses per km². This is the Kortenbos neighbourhood in the city centre.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away, with another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza just a couple of streets further. Primary schools are within walking distance, and secondary schools are a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a GP and a restaurant just around the corner, and a park is a five-minute walk. The train station is 2 km away, about a 25-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Den Haag.
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Details of this home
Sirtemastraat 507, 'S-Gravenhage
Very good · 1 resident
Good and accessible, occasionally parking problems but that is to be expected for the centre. Furthermore, a neighbourhood with lots of greenery and generally communicative, friendly neighbours. Definitely recommended to live here.
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About Sirtemastraat 507, 'S-Gravenhage
Yes, the rent is 63% below the neighbourhood average of €2,550. However, the apartment is also 67% smaller than the average rental in Kortenbos (56 m² vs 172 m²). Given that it is social housing, the price is set by regulation and is very competitive for the area.
The energy label is C, which means the home has average energy efficiency. You can expect moderate heating costs, but not as low as an A or B label. The exact costs depend on usage.
Kortenbos is central and well-served. A supermarket (Albert Heijn) is a five-minute walk, and there are several other shops nearby. Primary schools are within walking distance, and a GP is just around the corner. The area is green and residents describe it as friendly, though parking can be tricky.
The train station is 2 km away, about a 25-minute walk.
At 56 m², the apartment is compact. The neighbourhood has many single-person households and few families with children (805 out of 4,740 homes). It may be more suitable for a single person or a couple.
The average rent in Kortenbos is €2,550, and the median is €2,400. This apartment at €938 is significantly cheaper, but it is social housing with income restrictions. The average rent per m² is €24.42, while this apartment works out to €16.75 per m².
The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 1,149, but without context per capita or type, it is hard to judge. Residents in the review mention it as a good neighbourhood with friendly neighbours.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kortenbos