Kortenbos
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Kortenbos, Den Haag – “Nice neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Den Haag

8.1
Residents give Kortenbos a very good ratingThis score is based on 1 response
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Kortenbos has 7,850 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 4,767 homes in KortenbosCurrently there are 69 for sale and 42 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in KortenbosBased on registered homes

Kortenbos is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Den Haag, in the district Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 63 hectares, of which 60 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05182811. The postcode area is 2511AW-2514HA.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.1. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Nice neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Kortenbos has 7.850 residents. Of these, 50,3% are men and 49,7% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (37,1%). The other age groups are 24,1% for '45 to 65 years', 14,3% for '65 years or older', 13,6% for '15 to 25 years' and 10,9% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 67,7% is unmarried, 21,2% is married, 8,9% is divorced and 2,3% is widowed. 2.945 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.550 come from Europe and 3.360 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 4.785 households in Kortenbos. 61,9% of these are single-person households, 21,3% households without children and 16,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Kortenbos there are 6.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €43.000, which is €800 (2%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.500, which is €1.600 (5%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Kortenbos are highly educated. 46,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 29,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 24,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 7.850 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.181 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Kortenbos, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 960 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Kortenbos there are 4.767 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €346.000. Of these, around 90% are occupied and 10% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 73% rental homes and 27% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 27% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations, 37% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Kortenbos are 1980-1990 (23%) and 1900-1925 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 65 homes for sale in Kortenbos. The most recently listed home is Papestraat 5A by Makelaarskantoor Reichman & Rommelaar B.V. op Vastgoed Nederland. Over the past year, 306 homes were sold in Kortenbos. On average, a home was sold within 55 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Kortenbos over the past year was €487.359. This is 41% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €346.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.642.

Rental homes

There are 36 homes for rent in Kortenbos. The most recent home is Grote Markt 8E, offered by www.woonnet-haaglanden.nl. Over the past year, 407 homes were let in Kortenbos. On average, a listing was let within 38 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Kortenbos over the past year was €2.596 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Kortenbos there are 3.796 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (31%), C (21%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Kortenbos uses 1.840 kWh of electricity per year. This is 28% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 570 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 29% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
1,0 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
2,2 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
0,9 km

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Gezin · appartement
30-10-2023
Nice neighbourhood

Good and accessible, occasionally parking problems but that is to be expected for the centre. Furthermore, a neighbourhood with lots of greenery and generally communicative, friendly neighbours. Definitely recommended to live here.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
2,960Single-person households
1,020Households without children
805Households 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
€36,500 P.A.average per resident5% above the national average
€43,000 P.A.average per income recipient2% above the national average
81%of the employed are in paid employment
19%of the employed are self-employed
66%
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
Kortenbos
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Kortenbos

Price trend for sale

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

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q3 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
56 days ▼ 25,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
293
sales in the past year
96 m²
average living area
-7%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days ▲ 10,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
248
lettings in the past year
108 m²
average living area
+9%
more expensive 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)
Kortenbos
570
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Kortenbos
1.840
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Kortenbos

Which type of home is most common in Kortenbos?

The most common type is flats (92%).

How expensive are houses in Kortenbos?

Over the past year a home for sale in Kortenbos was listed for an average of €488,200 (€5,466 per m²).

What is the rent in Kortenbos?

A rental home in Kortenbos cost an average of €2,363 per month (€28 per m²).

How is the population of Kortenbos composed?

Buurt Kortenbos has 7,850 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (37%). Notably, 62% of the households are single-person households.

What are the energy labels in Kortenbos?

The housing supply in Kortenbos is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 570 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Kortenbos?

From Kortenbos you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 2.2 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Kortenbos?

Right now you will find 69 homes for sale and 42 homes for rent in Kortenbos.

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