Homes for sale in Laakkwartier-West, Den Haag

House prices and market figures in Laakkwartier-West

The owner-occupied market in Laakkwartier-West is accessible compared to many other neighbourhoods in The Hague. The average purchase price over the past year was €298,809, with a range from €173,000 to €525,000. With an average living area of 84 m², that works out to about €3,557 per square metre. The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €245,000, slightly above the district average of €235,000 for Laakkwartier en Spoorwijk, but well below The Hague average of €354,000. Of the more than 3,574 homes in the neighbourhood, 42% are owner-occupied and 57% are rental properties. A large proportion of rental homes (46%) are owned by private or commercial landlords, while only 12% are housing association properties. The supply mainly consists of apartments and upper-floor maisonettes, with the occasional terraced house. At the top of this page, you can see the current state of housing supply, the average asking price and time on market.

Living in Laakkwartier-West: an honest picture of the neighbourhood

Laakkwartier-West is a compact, urban neighbourhood between Hollands Spoor and the Neherkade. It is not a neighbourhood that overwhelms you with charm, but it is one that is growing and changing. The buildings mostly date from the interwar period and early post-war era: porch flats, upper-floor homes and narrow terraced houses along streets such as Vreeswijkstraat, Slachthuislaan and Lulofsstraat. The homes are not large, but the layout is often surprisingly practical.

In terms of atmosphere, Laakkwartier-West is multicultural and lively. Hobbemastraat and the surrounding area form an informal shopping centre with Turkish and Moroccan supermarkets, barbers, telecom shops and eateries. For your daily groceries, there is a Lidl on Neherkade and an Albert Heijn within walking distance towards the Laakhaven area. Zuiderpark is a bike ride away to the south, and the smaller Huygenspark offers some greenery closer by.

Accessibility is a strong point. Hollands Spoor station is less than a ten-minute walk away, with direct trains to Rotterdam, Leiden and Amsterdam. Tram lines 1, 9 and 16 stop in the neighbourhood, and by bus you are quickly at Den Haag Centraal. The A12 is reachable via the Neherkade and Rijswijkseweg within a few minutes. Cyclists are centrally located: the centre of The Hague can be reached in ten minutes.

The population is young: the largest group is 25 to 45 years old, and more than half of households are single-person. You notice this in the dynamics, but also in the bustle and parking problem. Residents appreciate the central location and affordability, but are more critical about maintenance of public spaces and noise pollution. On the neighbourhood page of Laakkwartier-West you can read all reviews and scores per category. One resident writes: "The location is great, you can get anywhere quickly. But the streets are sometimes dirty and there is little greenery in the immediate vicinity." That sums up the neighbourhood well: practical and affordable, but not always tidy.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhood Laakkwartier-Oost, the western part is slightly cheaper and a bit rougher around the edges. Spoorwijk to the south has a similar price level but a different character, with more single-family homes. Towards the water, you will find the new-build projects of Laakhaven-West and Laakhaven-Oost, where prices are higher but homes are more modern. The municipality of The Hague is investing in the broader area development around Laakkwartier, which could have an effect on liveability and property values in the long term.

Is a home in Laakkwartier-West right for you?

With an average purchase price under three hundred thousand euros, Laakkwartier-West is particularly interesting for first-time buyers and singles who want to buy in The Hague without paying a top price. Buying an apartment in Laakkwartier-West is achievable with a modal income, certainly at the lower end of the market around €173,000. For young couples who want to move up later, it can be a smart first step. Families with children should carefully consider the living space: many homes are compact. Keep in mind that overbidding occurs in this price range, and popular homes sell quickly. If you are looking for more flexibility, also check out the rental properties in this neighbourhood as an intermediate solution.

What residents say about Laakkwartier-West

Residents rate Laakkwartier-West variably. Accessibility and the level of amenities generally score highest, while outdoor space and cleanliness score lower. "For the price you pay, you are really central, that is the biggest plus point," says one resident. The full scores and all reviews per category can be found on the review page of Laakkwartier-West. It is worth reading them before making an offer, as they give a more realistic picture than a viewing on a Sunday morning.

Comparing homes for sale around Laakkwartier-West and The Hague

On Buurtje.nl, you combine housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews. That helps you assess not just the home, but also the neighbourhood. Compare the supply in Laakkwartier-West with the entire district of Laakkwartier en Spoorwijk, or check out Noordpolderbuurt as an alternative in the same district. Want to search more broadly? Districts like Belgisch Park or Benoordenhout are in a completely different price segment, but offer good perspective. The full overview of homes for sale in The Hague can be found on the municipal page.