Homes for sale in Spoorwijk, Den Haag

House prices and market figures for Spoorwijk, The Hague

The owner-occupied market in Spoorwijk is relatively limited in size. Of the 1,621 homes in the neighbourhood, only 34% are owner-occupied, while 66% are rented out, largely by housing associations. This makes supply scarce and competition for a suitable home noticeable. The average WOZ value in Spoorwijk is €281,000, which is clearly higher than the district average for Laakkwartier and Spoorwijk (€235,000), but still well below The Hague average of €354,000. So Spoorwijk scores relatively well within the district, but is more affordable than The Hague as a whole.

Over the past twelve months, 14 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €382,000. Prices ranged from €235,000 to €555,000, with an average living area of 93 m². That works out at a price of around €4,100 per square metre. These are mainly pre-war terraced houses and smaller single-family homes, with the occasional apartment thrown in. For current asking prices and available properties, you can check the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Spoorwijk, The Hague

Spoorwijk is a compact, densely populated working-class neighbourhood in the southwest of The Hague, wedged between the railway line and Laakkwartier. The neighbourhood has a distinct character: it is neither a shiny new-build area nor a trendy city district, but a working neighbourhood with its own rhythm and a diverse population. The housing stock largely dates from the early twentieth century, with narrow streets, terraced houses and the occasional block of flats. Anyone buying a home here is buying a piece of The Hague's heritage, with all the charm and sometimes outdated structural condition that entails.

Facilities are surprisingly good for such a small neighbourhood. Resident Rayen Biharie puts it aptly: "You have everything here. About 4 primary schools and lots of shops and restaurants." Indeed, Spoorwijk has several primary schools within walking distance, a range of small shops and eateries along Parallelweg and the surrounding streets, and good connections to the larger retail offering in neighbouring Laakkwartier. For daily groceries, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood.

Accessibility is one of Spoorwijk's strongest points. Residents give accessibility a score of 8.8 out of 10, the highest sub-score of all. Den Haag Hollands Spoor station is within cycling distance, giving you quick access to The Hague city centre or trains to Leiden, Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Several bus routes run through the neighbourhood, and via the Rijswijkseweg you can quickly join the A4 and A12 by car. Cyclists can reach the city centre in about ten minutes.

Green space in Spoorwijk is limited but not absent. Residents give green space a score of 8.2, which is acceptable for an urban neighbourhood. Zuiderpark is some distance away but easily reachable by bike. Within the neighbourhood itself, there are small patches of greenery and playgrounds. The overall neighbourhood score stands at a solid 8.2 out of 10, based on four resident experiences. That is a positive sign, although the number of reviews is limited. Not all experiences are entirely positive: one resident mentions nuisance as a concern. That is fair to know before buying a home in Spoorwijk. Read all experiences on the Spoorwijk neighbourhood page for a full picture.

If you want to compare the neighbourhood with its immediate surroundings: Laakkwartier-Oost and Laakkwartier-West are nearby and sometimes offer a slightly larger supply of owner-occupied homes. Noordpolderbuurt is also a neighbourhood in the same district worth exploring. More context on the wider area can be found on the page about Laakkwartier and Spoorwijk.

Who is buying in Spoorwijk a good choice for?

Spoorwijk mainly attracts first-time buyers and young dual-income couples who want to buy affordably in The Hague without being far from the centre. The entry price of €235,000 makes the neighbourhood more accessible than many other The Hague districts, although an average of €382,000 is no small amount either. Families with children will find several primary schools and a close-knit neighbourhood community, but should take into account limited green space right on their doorstep. The supply of owner-occupied homes varies greatly: only 14 homes changed hands in a year, so being well prepared pays off. If you want to be flexible, you could also look at rental properties in Spoorwijk as an interim solution.

What residents say about Spoorwijk

Spoorwijk receives an average neighbourhood score of 8.2 out of 10. The highest sub-scores are for accessibility (8.8) and education (9.0), two things residents clearly appreciate. The beauty of the neighbourhood scores lowest at 7.5. Rayen Biharie describes the neighbourhood as "fun and lively" and emphasises the full range of facilities. Another resident, Henriette, gives a 5.0 and points to nuisance in the neighbourhood, without further detail. Both sides are relevant if you are considering buying a home here. View all reviews and sub-scores on the Spoorwijk overview page.

Searching and comparing owner-occupied homes around Spoorwijk

Buurtje.nl brings together listings from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data that you won't find so clearly elsewhere. This allows you not only to compare homes, but also to assess the neighbourhood itself before making a decision. Also check out owner-occupied homes in Laakkwartier and Spoorwijk for a wider selection in the district, or explore other parts of the city via the overview of owner-occupied homes in The Hague. For those looking for something different in atmosphere and price level, districts such as Benoordenhout or Belgisch Park offer an interesting contrast. More general information about living in the city can be found on the website of the Municipality of The Hague.