Homes for sale in Centrum, Den Haag
View the current supply of homes for sale in Centrum, The Hague. Compare prices, neighbourhood scores and resident reviews and find the home that suits you.
What does a home in the Centre of The Hague cost?
The Centre of The Hague is predominantly a rental district: only 21% of the more than 13,350 homes are owner-occupied. This limited supply of homes for sale drives up prices. The average sale price over the past year was €523,804, with a huge range from €185,000 to €2,900,000. That difference says a lot about the diversity: from a compact apartment on the Grote Marktstraat to a townhouse on the Lange Voorhout. The WOZ value in the district is €345,000, just below The Hague average of €354,000, but that is because many smaller apartments pull the average down. The average floor area of sold homes is 94 m². Apartments dominate here by far. If you want to see current asking prices and selling times, you will find them in the overview at the top of this page.
Living in the Centre: hustle and bustle, diversity and everything within walking distance
The Hague city centre is not a quiet residential area and you have to want that. You live here right in the city, with the Passage, the Grote Marktstraat and the Spui as your daily backdrop. The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old, and almost 60% of households are single-person. This gives the district a young, urban character. Resident Nousch describes it on Buurtje.nl as a "multicultural neighbourhood with many amenities" and gives it an 8.6 out of 10. According to her, there is increasing greenery and you really have everything nearby. On the district page for Centre you can read all the reviews and district data. The average resident score is 7.8, with notably high scores for safety (9.7), education (9.0) and amenities (9.0).
In terms of amenities, the centre is unrivalled in The Hague. Supermarkets such as Albert Heijn on the Spui and Jumbo near the Grote Marktstraat are within walking distance. For education, there are primary schools such as the Koningin Juliana School and the Gymnasium Haganum is nearby. The Royal Library and the Haags Historisch Museum are just around the corner. Sports enthusiasts can go to gyms on the Wagenstraat, among others. There is also greenery, although you have to walk a bit further for it: the Lange Voorhout offers shady avenues and the Malieveld is a five-minute bike ride away. The scores for greenery (6.3) and cleanliness (6.3) are therefore the lowest; that is honestly the downside of living in the centre.
Accessibility is excellent. Den Haag Centraal Station is right in the middle of the district, with direct Intercity trains to Amsterdam (50 minutes), Rotterdam (25 minutes) and Leiden (15 minutes). Tram lines 1, 9 and 16 cross the centre and take you quickly to Scheveningen or the Haagse Markt. By car, you can reach the A12 via the Utrechtsebaan within ten minutes. Parking is a point of attention: permits are expensive and waiting lists are long. Within the district you will find various neighbourhoods with their own character. The supply of homes for sale in Kortenbos is often slightly more affordable, while the Voorhout neighbourhood is known for its monumental buildings around the Lange Voorhout. Also de Zuidwal and Uilebomen are worth exploring if you are looking for a home to buy with a city-centre feel.
Which buyers is the Centre of The Hague interesting for?
Buying a home in the Centre is best suited to singles and couples who want to live in the city and do not need a car. First-time buyers with a modal income (average €39,400 in the district) can still get an apartment around €185,000 to €250,000, but overbidding is common. Movers-up find larger apartments here and sometimes an upstairs home with character. For families with young children, space is limited, although the education offering is good. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs. Is buying in the Centre too expensive now? Then also check the rental homes in the Centre as an alternative, because the rental supply here is much larger.
Finding a home to buy in The Hague city centre
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews, so you not only buy a home but also know what to expect from the neighbourhood. Want to compare? Then also look at the supply in de Archipelbuurt, the green Belgisch Park or the quiet Benoordenhout. Or view all homes for sale in The Hague. More about the municipality can be found on the page for The Hague or on the website of the municipality of The Hague.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home for sale in Centrum, The Hague?
The average purchase price in the Centrum of The Hague over the past year was €523,804. Prices vary widely: from €185,000 for a small apartment to €2,900,000 for the most expensive homes. The average floor area of sold homes is 94 m².
What type of home can I buy in the Centrum of The Hague?
The supply consists mainly of apartments, from compact studios to spacious upstairs flats. Only 21% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the rest is rental. Buying an apartment in Centrum therefore means choosing from a limited but diverse range in terms of price and floor area.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Centrum?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax (for homes), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and valuation costs. Expect around 4-6% in buyer's costs on top of the purchase price. Overbidding is common in Centrum, so take that into account in your budget.
How accessible is the Centrum of The Hague?
The Hague Central Station is located right in the neighbourhood, with direct trains to Rotterdam (25 min), Leiden (15 min) and Amsterdam (50 min). Several tram lines stop in the centre. By car, you can quickly reach the A12 via the Utrechtsebaan. Parking is expensive and scarce.
Is the Centrum of The Hague suitable for families to buy a home?
The centre is especially popular with singles and couples. Most households are single-person. There are good schools in the area and residents rate education a 9.0, but the homes are not very spacious on average (94 m²). Families looking for more space should consider surrounding neighbourhoods such as Benoordenhout or Belgisch Park.
Quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner
Auto-translated to English by AIIncreasing greenery, everything in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike. A park and two forests within walking distance. Usually very busy on the streets at weekends and sometimes an unsafe atmosphere on the streets at night.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood 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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