Zeeheldenkwartier, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Speijkstraat sits in the lively Zeeheldenkwartier, a neighbourhood where 19th-century architecture meets modern city life. At €349,000, the asking price is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €657,936, which makes it a keen entry point into this part of Den Haag. For context, the average price per square metre in the area is €6,494, and this home offers 61 m² of living space. If you're looking at apartments in Den Haag, this one stands out for its combination of a low price and an excellent energy label.
Zeeheldenkwartier is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 12,700 residents and a very high address density of 6,873 per km². It's a place of contrasts: one resident describes it as 'Lots of diversity, unfortunately sometimes crime, Beautiful neighbourhood where a lot is currently under construction, it looks promising.' Another says simply 'Reasonable.' Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.87 out of 10. The area is popular with singles and couples, 66% of households are one-person, and the average household size is just 1.7. Most homes are pre-war (77% built before 1945), and only 10% are single-family houses. The neighbourhood Zeeheldenkwartier is very much a city-centre district, with all the buzz and occasional downsides that brings.
For daily groceries, you have a Coop just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including De Parachute and the Protestant Christian Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer, both about a ten-minute walk. Secondary schools like Sint-Maartenscollege and Gymnasium Novum are also within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Den Haag offers a wide range of amenities, from restaurants to a park or garden. The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so you'd likely cycle or take a bus for longer journeys.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Plink Garantiemakelaars and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property, including floor area, year of construction, and energy label A.
Details of this home
Van Speijkstraat 240, 'S-Gravenhage
Good · 5 residents
Reasonable
Auto-translated to English by AILots of diversity, unfortunately sometimes crime, Beautiful neighbourhood where a lot is currently under construction, it looks promising
Auto-translated to English by AIPretty good, I've only just moved in so I don't have much experience yet.
Auto-translated to English by AISome people really look down on you, but also a lot of creative people who are fun. Many mature people in the neighbourhood and a good foundation.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood close to the centre, with many nice restaurants and cafés. Also safe and incredibly beautiful with classic façades. Simply the best!
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Zeeheldenkwartier
Data from Zeeheldenkwartier
81 within 5 km
7 within 5 km
About Van Speijkstraat 240, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €349,000 is 47% below the average asking price in Zeeheldenkwartier (€657,936) and well below the median of €549,000. However, this apartment is also smaller than average: 61 m² versus 104 m². The price per square metre works out at about €5,721, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €6,494. Given the energy label A and the central location, the price appears keen.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. In Zeeheldenkwartier, about 19% of homes have label A, and another 13% have A+. This means you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older, less efficient homes. The property was built in 1880 but has been upgraded to a modern standard.
Zeeheldenkwartier had 749 reported crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. One resident notes 'unfortunately sometimes crime' but also calls it a 'Beautiful neighbourhood.' The overall review score is 7.87 out of 10, so most residents are reasonably satisfied.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The high address density (6,873 per km²) means you're well connected to the rest of Den Haag.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is 500 m away, about a five-minute walk. This is typical for a city-centre neighbourhood. There are also several squares and tree-lined streets in Zeeheldenkwartier that provide some greenery.
There are currently 83 homes for sale in Zeeheldenkwartier, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €2,385,000. Apartments like this one are common, only 10% of homes are single-family houses. The average time to sell is 41 days, suggesting a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zeeheldenkwartier
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