Homes for sale in Heilige Land, Delft

House prices and market figures for Heilige Land, Delft

The owner-occupied market in Heilige Land is compact. Of the 1,127 homes in the neighbourhood, only 28% are owner-occupied, while 72% are rented, the majority through housing associations. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Heilige Land limited: in the past twelve months, six homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €342,333. Prices ranged from €219,000 to €485,000, with an average living area of 68 m². This works out at a price per square metre of approximately €5,035. The average WOZ value is €265,000, which is clearly lower than the average in the district Vrijenban (€338,000) and the municipal average of Delft (€322,000). The difference between the WOZ value and the average selling price shows that buyers are willing to pay well above the WOZ value when something becomes available. These are predominantly smaller apartments and porch flats from the post-war construction period. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply, the average asking price and the average time on market.

Living in Heilige Land, Delft

Heilige Land is a densely built-up, urban neighbourhood in the east of Delft, part of the Vrijenban district. The neighbourhood has a distinct working-class character: relatively modest homes, many porch flats and terraced houses from the 1950s and 1960s, narrow streets and a high density of residents. Yet it does not feel anonymous. Residents describe the atmosphere as cosy and involved. Ellen, a resident, writes: "A great neighbourhood to live in. Close to the centre, close to the motorway and yet pleasantly quiet." That is a fitting summary of what Heilige Land offers: urban convenience without the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

The location is one of its strongest assets. Delft city centre can be reached by bike in five to ten minutes. Delft Station is a similar distance away, from where you can be at Den Haag Centraal in about ten minutes and in Rotterdam in half an hour. The connection to the A13 and A4 motorways is quickly accessible via the Provincialeweg, making the neighbourhood attractive for motorists as well. Accessibility scores an 8.5 from residents, as do safety and sense of community.

Daily shopping can be done in the neighbourhood itself or in the nearby shopping area on the Papsouwselaan, within walking distance. For a larger selection, the city centre with its market and various supermarkets is quickly accessible. Green spaces are present but not abundant: the neighbourhood scores an 8.0 for greenery, which is reasonable given the urban density. Wilhelminapark and the banks of the Schie offer an escape. For families with children, there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, supporting the education score of 8.0. Childcare and playgroups are also available in the wider district.

Compared to neighbouring communities such as Sint Joris or Indische Buurt-Noord, Heilige Land has a slightly more compact and densely built character. The Bomenwijk offers more greenery and larger homes, but also higher prices. Heilige Land therefore attracts a mix of young starters, students and working people in the 25 to 45 age group, which forms the largest group in the neighbourhood. The high proportion of single-person households (635 out of approximately 1,000 households) fits that picture. More information about the neighbourhood, including all resident reviews and district data, can be found on the overview page of Heilige Land. The municipality of Delft has additional information about facilities and developments in the neighbourhood at delft.nl.

Who is a home in Heilige Land interesting for?

Heilige Land is primarily interesting for starters who want to buy a home in Delft without having to pay the price level of the city centre or Vrijenban. The entry price of €219,000 (lowest selling price in the past year) is low by Delft standards, although here too supply is scarce and you need to act quickly. Singles and couples without children fit well with the demographic composition of the neighbourhood. Families looking for space and greenery would be better off looking at homes in Vrijenban more broadly or at districts such as Voordijkshoorn. Those considering renting instead of buying will find the supply of rental homes in Heilige Land significantly larger.

What residents say about Heilige Land

Heilige Land receives an average resident score of 8.0 based on two reviews. The highest scores go to safety (8.5), accessibility (8.5) and sense of community (8.5). Beauty scores the lowest at 7.0, which fits with the somewhat greyer post-war architecture. Karelfelix writes: "Very good, always cosy," and gives the neighbourhood an 8.2. Both reviewers emphasise the cosiness and the favourable location. See all reviews and subscores on the neighbourhood page of Heilige Land.

Compare homes for sale in and around Heilige Land

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