Homes for sale in De Velden, Den Haag

House prices and market figures for De Velden, The Hague

De Velden is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 61% of the more than 1,600 homes are owned, with the remainder rented out via housing associations (18%) or private landlords (21%). The average WOZ value is €469,000, slightly below the district average of Leidschenveen (€483,000), but well above The Hague's average of €354,000. This difference shows that De Velden is among the more expensive segments of The Hague.

In the past twelve months, 19 homes changed hands, with an average selling price of €716,500. The range runs from €415,000 to €1,450,000, indicating that the neighbourhood contains both modest terraced houses and spacious detached homes. With an average living area of 152 m², this works out at around €4,700 per square metre. So these are not starter homes. For current listings and asking prices, please consult the overview at the top of this page. If you also want to compare with neighbouring areas, take a look at homes for sale in Leidschenveen as a whole.

Living in De Velden, The Hague

De Velden is a quiet, spacious residential neighbourhood in the southeast of The Hague, part of the Leidschenveen district. The area is relatively young: most homes date from the 1990s and early 2000s, when Leidschenveen was developed as a Vinex location. This is reflected in the architecture: wide streets, plenty of greenery in between, terraced and semi-detached houses neatly lined up, with the occasional detached home on the more expensive streets. It is not a neighbourhood with historic character or a bustling street life, but that is not why people choose to live here.

The residents are predominantly families with children (760 households), 44% of whom are married. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years old. That tells you something about the pace of the neighbourhood: quiet, orderly, little nuisance. The resident rating on the De Velden neighbourhood page stands at 6.4 out of 10. Resident Soof sums it up succinctly: "It is a neat and often safe neighbourhood, but very boring and with few dry outdoor spaces for young people." These two sides are reflected in the sub-scores: Beauty scores a 9, Green an 8, but Amenities get only a 3 and Community a 4. That is honest: De Velden looks well-maintained but has little dynamic of its own.

For daily shopping, you rely on the nearby Leidschenveen shopping centre on Laan van Wateringseveld. There you will find a supermarket, a pharmacy and a few small shops. For a wider range of shops, you drive towards Ypenburg or take the tram to The Hague city centre. Schools in the immediate vicinity are available for primary education, although Education scores a 6 in reviews, suggesting that parents need to travel further for secondary education. For sports, there are opportunities via the sports parks in Leidschenveen, with football and tennis clubs within cycling distance.

Accessibility is a relatively strong point (score 7). The neighbourhood is close to the A4 and A12 motorways, appealing to commuters to Amsterdam or Rotterdam. By tram (line 19), you can reach The Hague city centre in about 25 minutes. Station Laan van NOI is accessible by tram, from where intercity trains run to Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Cycling to the city centre is also an option, although at around 10 kilometres it is not a daily routine for everyone.

For comparison: neighbouring communities De Lanen and De Vissen have a similar Vinex character, while the Rietbuurt has slightly more greenery and water in the streetscape. If you are considering buying in De Velden, it is worth including these neighbourhoods in your comparison.

Who is a home in De Velden suitable for?

De Velden mainly attracts families looking for space, wanting their own garden and willing to pay a substantial price for it. With an average selling price of €716,500, this is not a neighbourhood for first-time buyers on a limited budget. Upsizers with equity and dual-income earners with above-average incomes (the average income in the neighbourhood is €44,600) are a better fit. Seniors who appreciate peace and tidiness will also feel at home here. Be prepared for limited supply: only 19 transactions in a year means you need to act quickly when something suitable comes up. Overbidding is common in this segment. If you are looking for a cheaper entry point in the same district, check out the rental homes in De Velden as a temporary alternative.

What residents say about De Velden

De Velden receives an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from residents, based on available reviews. The neighbourhood scores highest on Beauty (9), Green (8) and Housing (8). Accessibility also does reasonably well with a 7. The pain points are Amenities (3) and Community (4): the neighbourhood is tidy but has little life of its own. Soof writes: "It is a neat and often safe neighbourhood, but very boring and with few dry outdoor spaces for young people." That is an honest picture of what to expect. View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the De Velden overview page.

Compare homes for sale in and around De Velden

On Buurtje.nl, you will find homes for sale in De Velden aggregated from more than 1,500 sources, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find on other platforms. This helps you better assess whether the neighbourhood suits you before planning a viewing. If you want to look more broadly, also compare with other The Hague districts such as Benoordenhout or Belgisch Park for a more urban alternative, or view the overall overview of homes for sale in The Hague. More background on the district can be found on the page for Leidschenveen. For official information about amenities and zoning plans in the area, you can visit the website of the Municipality of The Hague.