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Neighbourhood in Den HaagHeesterbuurt
Heesterbuurt has 6,795 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 3,678 homes in HeesterbuurtCurrently there are 41 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in HeesterbuurtBased on registered homes

Heesterbuurt is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Den Haag, in the district Valkenboskwartier. The neighbourhood has a total area of 41 hectares, of which 41 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05182054. The postcode area is 2561VD-2571BE.

Residents

Heesterbuurt has 6.795 residents. Of these, 48,6% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (38,0%). The other age groups are 25,0% for '45 to 65 years', 14,4% for '0 to 15 years', 11,6% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,0% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 67,3% is unmarried, 21,5% is married, 9,1% is divorced and 2,2% is widowed. 3.410 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.430 come from Europe and 1.960 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.840 households in Heesterbuurt. 55,5% of these are single-person households, 19,3% households without children and 25,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Heesterbuurt there are 5.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.700, which is €2.500 (6%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.600, which is €2.300 (7%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Heesterbuurt are highly educated. 44,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 33,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 22,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 6.795 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.892 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Heesterbuurt, 18% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 630 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Heesterbuurt there are 3.678 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €304.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. In Heesterbuurt there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 51% rental homes and 49% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 49% privately owned, 25% owned by housing associations, 25% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Heesterbuurt are 1900-1925 (52%) and 1925-1950 (44%).

Homes for sale in Heesterbuurt

There are currently 41 homes for sale in Heesterbuurt. The most recently listed home is Meidoornstraat 144 by Elit Vastgoed op Funda. Over the past year, 132 homes were sold in Heesterbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 36 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Heesterbuurt over the past year was €391.519. This is 29% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €304.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.830.

Rental homes in Heesterbuurt

There are 2 homes for rent in Heesterbuurt. The most recent home is Vlierboomstraat 33, offered by www.woonnet-haaglanden.nl. Over the past year, 10 homes were let in Heesterbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 49 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Heesterbuurt over the past year was €1.544 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €22 per month.

Energy

In Heesterbuurt there are 2.510 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (30%), D (18%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Heesterbuurt uses 1.840 kWh of electricity per year. This is 28% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 790 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 1% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Maretakstraat
  • Lijsterbesstraat
  • Lijsterbesplein
  • 3e Braamstraat
  • Gagelplein
  • Mient
  • Spiraeastraat
  • Laan van Meerdervoort
  • Goudenregenstraat
  • Boksdoornstraat
  • Verlengde 2e Braamstraat
  • Lavendelstraat
  • Watervlierstraat
  • Oude Haagweg
  • Rabarberstraat
  • Vlierboomstraat
  • Heesterstraat
  • Indigostraat
  • 2e Braamstraat
  • Copernicuslaan
  • Maagdepalmstraat
  • Soestdijksekade
  • Hortensiastraat
  • Druivenstraat
  • Azaleastraat
  • Loosduinseweg
  • Weigeliaplein
  • Meidoornstraat
  • 1e Braamstraat
  • Vlierboomplein
  • Ribesstraat
  • Laurierstraat
  • Jasmijnstraat
  • Hazelaarstraat
  • Laan van Eik en Duinen
  • Kamperfoelieplein
  • Kamperfoeliestraat
  • Rhododendronstraat

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
2,5 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
4,6 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
0,9 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
2,130Single-person households
740Households without children
970Households 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
€32,600 P.A.average per resident7% below the national average
€39,700 P.A.average per income recipient6% below the national average
80%of the employed are in paid employment
20%of the employed are self-employed
72%
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
Heesterbuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Heesterbuurt

Sale price · Q4 2026
€428.982
average▲ 11,7%
€350.000
medianstabiel
28 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.903
average▲ 3,6%
€4.942
median▲ 4,2%
-25% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days ▼ 14,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
132
sales in the past year
82 m²
average living area
-25%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
49 days ▲ 327,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
10
lettings in the past year
73 m²
average living area
-17%
cheaper than the national average

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)
Heesterbuurt
790
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Heesterbuurt
1.840
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Heesterbuurt

What kind of houses make up Heesterbuurt?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 97% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (94%).

What is the average asking price in Heesterbuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Heesterbuurt was listed for an average of €391,519 (€4,830 per m²). That is 25% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 12%.

How much does renting cost in Heesterbuurt?

A rental home in Heesterbuurt cost an average of €1,544 per month (€22 per m²). That is 17% below the national average.

Who lives in Heesterbuurt?

Buurt Heesterbuurt has 6,795 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (38%). Notably, 55% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Heesterbuurt?

A considerable share of the supply in Heesterbuurt is less efficient: 31% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 790 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Heesterbuurt?

From Heesterbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 4.6 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Heesterbuurt?

Right now you will find 41 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Heesterbuurt.

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