De Velden

De Velden, Den Haag – “Boring”

Neighbourhood in Den Haag

6.4
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De Velden has 4,125 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,601 homes in De VeldenCurrently there are 13 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in De VeldenBased on registered homes

De Velden is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Den Haag, in the district Leidschenveen The neighbourhood has a total area of 75 hectares, of which 73 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05184419. The postcode area is 2491AA-2492ZB.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.4. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Boring'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

De Velden has 4.125 residents. Of these, 50,5% are men and 49,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (34,4%). The other age groups are 19,9% for '25 to 45 years', 15,5% for '0 to 15 years', 15,4% for '15 to 25 years' and 14,8% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 46,4% is unmarried, 44,2% is married, 6,7% is divorced and 2,8% is widowed. 2.230 residents originate from the Netherlands, 250 come from Europe and 1.640 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.635 households in De Velden. 26,3% of these are single-person households, 27,2% households without children and 46,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons.

In De Velden there are 3.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €44.600, which is €8.800 (25%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €35.200, which is €6.000 (21%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of De Velden are highly educated. 39,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 35,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 25,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 4.125 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.805 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In De Velden, 18% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 510 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In De Velden there are 1.601 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €469.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 39% rental homes and 61% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 61% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 21% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Velden are 2000-2010 (75%) and 1990-2000 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 11 homes for sale in De Velden. The most recently listed home is Simon Carmiggelthof 60 by Elferink NVM Makelaardij. Over the past year, 45 homes were sold in De Velden. On average, a home was sold within 43 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in De Velden over the past year was €678.544. This is 45% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €469.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.137.

Rental homes

There are 3 homes for rent in De Velden. The most recent home is Atletiekbaan 4, offered by De Bruyn en Tak NVM Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 42 homes were let in De Velden. On average, a listing was let within 23 days.

The average rent for a rental home in De Velden over the past year was €1.782 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €18 per month.

Energy

In De Velden there are 1.667 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (68%), B (29%) and A+ (3%). On average, an address in De Velden uses 3.020 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 810 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 37% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Laan van Leidschenveen
  • Zoetermeerse Rijweg
  • Fluitekruidveld
  • Honkbalstraat
  • Jaap Hoekdreef
  • Middenstip
  • Henri Faasdreef
  • Biljartplein
  • Noordkrompsingel
  • Kamilleveld
  • Distelveld
  • Sportsingel
  • Golfbaan
  • Handbalstraat
  • Korfbalstraat
  • Schaakplein
  • Oude Middenweg
  • Basketbalplein
  • Bekerstraat
  • Korenbloemveld
  • Lisdoddeveld
  • Volleybalplein
  • Klaproosveld
  • Bridgestraat
  • Simon Carmiggelthof
  • Vaz Diasdreef
  • Arenastraat
  • Hondsdrafveld
  • Arenapad
  • Wielerbaan
  • Klaverveld
  • Voetbalstraat
  • Paardebloemveld
  • Middenlijn
  • Madeliefveld
  • Spireaveld
  • Pijlkruidveld
  • Kattestaartveld
  • Achterlijn
  • Boterbloemveld
  • Kegelbaan
  • Badmintonplein
  • Kaatsbaan
  • Judostraat
  • Gymnastiekplein
  • Emmy Belinfantedreef
  • Klaas Voskuildreef
  • Schaatsbaan
  • Turnstraat
  • Marjoleinveld
  • Waterskistraat
  • Softbalplein
  • Squashstraat
  • Speenkruidveld
  • Atletiekbaan
  • Ereprijsveld
  • Dartstraat
  • Hockeyplein
  • Zevensterveld
  • Zuringveld
  • Sportpad
  • Koolzaadveld
  • Kampioensingel
  • Waterpolostraat
  • Cricketstraat
  • Tennisbaan
  • Roeibaan
  • Surfplein

Amenities

GP
1,3 km
Pharmacy
1,4 km
Hospital
3,7 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
3,2 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,2 km
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03-04-2025
Boring

It's a tidy and often safe neighbourhood but very boring and few dry places outside for young people

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
430Single-person households
445Households without children
760Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€35,200 P.A.average per resident15% above the national average
€44,600 P.A.average per income recipient20% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
De Velden
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in De Velden

Sale price · Q3 2026
€637.111
average▼ 17,5%
€615.000
median▼ 33,2%
9 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.625
average▼ 7,5%
€4.767
median▼ 5,7%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days
average time listed · vs. last year
25
sales in the past year
148 m²
average living area
€409.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
25 days
average time listed · vs. last year
18
lettings in the past year
111 m²
average living area
€1.510
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
De Velden
810
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
De Velden
3.020
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about De Velden

What kind of homes are there in De Velden?

The housing stock is relatively young — 100% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (50%).

What do you pay for a house in De Velden?

Over the past year a home for sale in De Velden was listed for an average of €693,900 (€4,653 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 17%.

What do you pay for a rental home in De Velden?

A rental home in De Velden cost an average of €2,396 per month (€22 per m²).

Who lives in De Velden?

Buurt De Velden has 4,125 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (34%). Many families: 46% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in De Velden?

The housing supply in De Velden is remarkably efficient: 100% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 810 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to De Velden?

From De Velden you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 3.2 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in De Velden?

Right now you will find 13 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in De Velden.

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