Rental homes in Voorhof-Hoogbouw, Delft

Rental prices and market figures Voorhof-Hoogbouw, Delft

Voorhof-Hoogbouw is a typical rental neighbourhood: 68% of the 1,314 homes are rental properties, compared to 31% owner-occupied homes. Of the total housing stock, 32% is owned by housing associations (social rent) and 36% is rented out by other landlords (private sector). This means that in this neighbourhood you have a chance of both a social rental home and a private sector home, although waiting lists for housing association homes in Delft are long.

In the private sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,539 per month, with a range of €985 to €1,655. With an average floor area of 89 m², this works out at around €17.30 per square metre. The average WOZ value in Voorhof-Hoogbouw is €228,000, which is lower than the district average of Voorhof (€246,000) and well below the Delft average of €322,000. The average income of €29,200 is also lower than the €34,700 in the whole of Delft. Renting in Voorhof-Hoogbouw is therefore relatively affordable by Delft standards, especially compared to neighbourhoods such as the Binnenstad. At the top of this page you can see the current supply and daily prices for available rental homes in Voorhof-Hoogbouw.

Living in Voorhof-Hoogbouw, Delft

Voorhof-Hoogbouw is exactly what its name suggests: a neighbourhood with predominantly high-rise buildings, built in the 1960s and 1970s as part of the large post-war urban expansion south of Delft city centre. Think of eight to twelve-storey apartment blocks along wide avenues, with plenty of greenery in between. The neighbourhood has a functional, down-to-earth character. It is not a neighbourhood you go to for the atmosphere of a canal house, but it is a place where you can live relatively affordably and practically within cycling distance of TU Delft and the city centre.

The population is young and diverse. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (1,045 of the 2,555 residents), and there are many students and young professionals. As many as 880 of the households are single-person households and only 19% are married. This gives the neighbourhood a dynamic, independent character. 46% of residents are highly educated, reflecting the influence of the nearby TU Delft.

Facilities in and around Voorhof-Hoogbouw

You can do your daily shopping at shopping centre In de Hoven, within walking distance on the edge of the neighbourhood, which includes an Albert Heijn and various specialist shops. For larger shopping needs, Delft city centre is a few minutes away by bike. Schools are well represented in the area: primary schools such as De Horizon and Christelijk Lyceum Delft are within cycling distance. Residents therefore give education a score of 9.0 as a sub-score. Sports facilities can be found at Sporthal Voorhof and swimming pool Kerkpolder, both within a few minutes by bike. Abtswoudsepark, directly south of the neighbourhood, offers space for walking, running and relaxing.

Accessibility of Voorhof-Hoogbouw

Accessibility is one of the strongest points of this neighbourhood, and residents confirm this with a perfect score of 10.0. Tram stops of HTM line 1 (towards Den Haag Centraal) are within walking distance, and various bus routes stop in the neighbourhood. You can reach Delft Station in about ten minutes by bike, from where you can be at Den Haag Centraal or Rotterdam Centraal in a quarter of an hour. By car, the A13 is quickly accessible via the Kruithuisweg. Parking is by permit in parts of the neighbourhood, but parking spaces are often available near the apartment blocks. By bike, you can reach the TU Delft campus in five minutes and Delft city centre in ten minutes.

What residents think of Voorhof-Hoogbouw

Residents rate the neighbourhood 7.9 out of 10. One resident describes it as follows: "Quiet and cosy. Not too busy. Not too quiet." That balance is typical of Voorhof-Hoogbouw: it is not a bustling nightlife neighbourhood, but nor is it a quiet suburb. Beauty and greenery both score 8.0, which is striking for a high-rise neighbourhood. The lowest score is housing with a 5.0, which probably has to do with the dated condition of some apartment blocks and the limited choice. More experiences and all sub-scores can be found on the neighbourhood page of Voorhof-Hoogbouw.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods, Voorhof-Hoogbouw is somewhat more anonymous than the Roland Holstbuurt, which has more low-rise buildings and a more village-like character. If you prefer to look in a similar price range but with more variety in housing types, you can also look at the supply in Poptahof-Noord or the Mythologiebuurt.

Who is a rental home in Voorhof-Hoogbouw interesting for?

With the large proportion of single-person households and the proximity of TU Delft, this neighbourhood is especially popular among students, starters and young professionals who rent an apartment in Voorhof-Hoogbouw. The average income of €29,200 and the relatively low WOZ value make the neighbourhood accessible, although the private sector with an average of €1,539 per month is not cheap. Tip: register in time with housing association Woonbron if you want to be eligible for a social rental home, because waiting lists in Delft run up to several years. Respond quickly to private sector homes that become available for rent, because with 31 rented homes in the past year, supply is limited. Are you considering buying instead? Then also check the supply of homes for sale in Voorhof-Hoogbouw.

What residents say about Voorhof-Hoogbouw

The average resident score is 7.9 based on reviews. Accessibility stands out with a 10.0, followed by education (9.0) and greenery, safety, beauty and facilities (all 8.0). Housing scores the lowest with a 5.0. Resident J.N. sums it up succinctly: "Quiet and cosy. Not too busy. Not too quiet." Do you want to read all reviews and compare the neighbourhood on all criteria? Then check all reviews of Voorhof-Hoogbouw.

Compare rental homes in Voorhof-Hoogbouw with surrounding neighbourhoods

Are you unsure whether Voorhof-Hoogbouw is the right neighbourhood to rent a home? In the immediate vicinity you will find similar options. The Aart van der Leeuwbuurt offers slightly more low-rise buildings and a quieter streetscape, while in the district Hof van Delft you are closer to the historic centre but generally pay more. For a broader overview of available rental homes, you can also look at the rental supply in the whole of Voorhof or all rental homes in Delft. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you can not only rent a home, but also the neighbourhood that goes with it. More information about living in Delft can also be found on the website of the municipality of Delft.