Rental homes in Uilennest, Den Haag

Rental prices and market figures for Uilennest, The Hague

Uilennest is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 76% of homes are owner-occupied, only 24% are rental properties. Notably, there is no social housing corporation stock in this neighbourhood, meaning all rental properties in Uilennest fall under the private sector. Social housing is therefore not directly available here. The average rent in the private sector over the past year was €2,407 per month, with a range of €1,480 to €3,250. With an average floor area of 112 m², this works out to around €21.50 per square metre. That is substantial, but fits the character of the neighbourhood: the average WOZ value is €493,000, well above The Hague average of €354,000, although slightly below the district average of Benoordenhout (€624,000). Compared to the broader supply of rental properties in The Hague, you pay a hefty premium in Uilennest for the location and green character. Check the current availability of rental properties and daily prices at the top of this page.

Living in Uilennest, The Hague

Uilennest is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood in the northern part of Benoordenhout, nestled between the edge of the Haagse Bos, the Wassenaarseweg and the dune edge towards Waalsdorp. It is a typical villa neighbourhood from the first half of the twentieth century, with detached and semi-detached houses on spacious plots, interspersed with some post-war apartment complexes along the Van Alkemadelaan. The streets are wide, there are many old trees, and you are more likely to hear birds than traffic. Those looking for a rental home here will mainly find spacious apartments and occasionally a single-family home in the private sector.

The population is relatively older: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years (660 residents), followed by those aged 65 and over (590). Resident Michiel summed it up succinctly: "Super beautiful and city and beach close to home", although he noted that "a lot of old people live there". With 73% highly educated and an average income of €59,200, it is an affluent neighbourhood where peace and space are central.

Amenities in and around Uilennest

Uilennest itself is mainly residential, not for shopping. For daily groceries, you walk or cycle to the Van Hoytemastraat, where you will find an Albert Heijn and some specialist shops. Larger supermarkets (Jumbo, Dirk) are within cycling distance towards Norburyplein or the Archipelbuurt. There are plenty of schools in the area: primary schools such as Nutsschool Zorgvliet and Dalton Lyceum are within walking or cycling distance. The sub-score for education is therefore 9.0. For sports, you can go to tennis club METS on the Van Alkemadelaan, and the Haagse Bos and the dunes of Waalsdorp are literally around the corner for running or walking. Dining and drinking options are limited; for restaurants and cafés you go to the city centre or to the Denneweg.

Accessibility of Uilennest

By public transport, you travel via bus routes on the Wassenaarseweg or Van Alkemadelaan towards The Hague Central Station, which takes about 15 minutes. The Hague Central Station is also easily accessible by bike (10 minutes). By car, you can quickly get onto the A12 towards Utrecht or the A44 towards Leiden and Amsterdam via the Utrechtsebaan. Parking is still possible without a permit in large parts of Uilennest, although parking pressure is increasing. The beach of Scheveningen can be reached in ten minutes by bike via the dune paths, something residents cite as a major plus.

On the neighbourhood page of Uilennest you will find all reviews and neighbourhood data at a glance. Compared to nearby neighbourhoods such as Arendsdorp and Duinzigt, Uilennest is slightly less exclusive in terms of property prices, but at least as green and quiet. Those looking for more urban vibrancy should look at the Archipelbuurt.

Is Uilennest right for you as a tenant?

Renting an apartment in Uilennest is particularly interesting for dual-income couples without children, expats working for international organisations, and active seniors who appreciate peace and greenery but still want to be close to the city. Families with young children will find space here, but the social life for children takes place more in adjacent neighbourhoods such as the Nassaubuurt. Starters and students should honestly look elsewhere: rents are high and social housing is not available. Anyone considering renting a home in Uilennest would do well to respond quickly and have documents (employer's statement, payslips) ready. Supply is limited and goes fast. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Uilennest.

What residents say about Uilennest

Uilennest scores an 8.6 out of 10 based on resident experiences. The highest sub-scores are for safety (10.0), accessibility (10.0) and greenery (10.0). Amenities (7.0) and community (7.0) score lower, which fits the picture of a quiet neighbourhood without a vibrant social life. Resident Michiel sums it up succinctly: "Super beautiful and city and beach close to home. Pretty good, except that a lot of old people live there." More experiences and all sub-scores can be found on the review page of Uilennest.

Compare rental properties in Uilennest with surrounding neighbourhoods

Want to rent in Uilennest but open to alternatives? Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings offers more shops and dining within walking distance, while Duinzigt is even closer to the dunes. Also check the broader supply for rent in Benoordenhout or compare with green districts such as Westbroekpark and Duttendel. On Buurtje.nl, you combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. More information about living in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of The Hague.