van der Palmstraat 85
Bovenveen midden, Leidschendam-Voorburg
A pre-war apartment on van der Palmstraat
This 1948 apartment in Voorburg has an energy label G, so heating costs will be a factor to consider. At 81 m², it's a compact home in a lively part of town. The asking price of €335,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €381,150, but it's in line with the median of €360,000. For context, apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg sell for around €4,502 per m² on average.
The Bovenveen midden neighbourhood
Bovenveen midden is a dense urban area with 4,215 residents and a high address density of 4,827 per km². Most homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and 60% have an energy label D or lower. One resident describes it as 'super good, only some things are just a but yeah.' The area has a mix of singles and families, with many young adults aged 25-45. For more on the area, see the Bovenveen midden neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, Jumbo is a five-minute walk, and Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk. Primary school De Parachute is a ten-minute walk away, and secondary schools like Corbulo Tech & Design College and Sint-Maartenscollege are within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden on your doorstep and a restaurant just around the corner. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including DOEN NVM Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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About van der Palmstraat 85, Voorburg
Is €335,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €335,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €381,150 and below the median of €360,000. However, the average price per m² in the area is €4,502, which for 81 m² would come to about €364,662. Given the energy label G and the 1948 construction, the price is in line with the market.
What does energy label G mean for running costs?
Energy label G is the least efficient rating, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a more modern home. The neighbourhood has 60% of homes with label D or lower, so this is common in the area. It's worth factoring in potential upgrades to improve efficiency.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a high address density of 4,827 per km², indicating good urban connectivity.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
Bovenveen midden has 585 households with children out of 2,384 total, so families are present but not dominant. There are primary and secondary schools within walking distance, and a park on your doorstep. The area has a mix of ages, with many young adults.
How many apartments are for sale in the neighbourhood?
Currently, there are 10 apartments for sale in Bovenveen midden, with prices ranging from €299,500 to €525,000. The average sold price in the past period was €389,569, with an average time on market of 44 days.
What is the crime rate like in the area?
The neighbourhood recorded 133 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for an urban area with over 4,200 residents. Specific crime types are not detailed in the data.
Are there any parks or green spaces nearby?
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, on your doorstep. The neighbourhood also has a restaurant 0.3 km away and a library 1 km away.






