Neighbourhood in Den Haag
Moerwijk-West is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Den Haag, in the district Moerwijk The neighbourhood has a total area of 51 hectares, of which 51 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05183637. The postcode area is 2531TA-2541EA.
Eight residents rate the neighbourhood as satisfactory with a score of 5.9. They describe it as 'Negative experience', 'Bad unsafe neighbourhood' and 'Became a very bad neighbourhood, I've lived here since 1973. It's become very bad, lots of crime and subletting.'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: accessibility, amenities, greenery receive high ratings, while housing and cleanliness are mentioned as weak points.
Moerwijk-West has 6.330 residents. Of these, 52,1% are men and 47,9% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (27,6%). The other age groups are 27,1% for '45 to 65 years', 20,0% for '0 to 15 years', 13,9% for '65 years or older' and 11,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 60,3% is unmarried, 22,5% is married, 14,2% is divorced and 3,1% is widowed. 1.210 residents originate from the Netherlands, 640 come from Europe and 4.480 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 3.355 households in Moerwijk-West. 55,6% of these are single-person households, 13,7% households without children and 30,7% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.
In Moerwijk-West there are 4.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €23.600, which is €12.200 (34%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €18.000, which is €11.200 (38%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Moerwijk-West are educated to a lower level. 54,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1), 34,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 11,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 6.330 residents, around 46% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.912 people. This is 19% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Moerwijk-West, 35% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a social assistance benefit. 960 people receive this benefit.
In Moerwijk-West there are 3.250 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €181.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 95% rental homes and 5% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 5% privately owned, 72% owned by housing associations and 23% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Moerwijk-West are 1950-1970 (47%) and 1925-1950 (44%).
There are currently 2 homes for sale in Moerwijk-West. The most recently listed home is Roemer Visscherstraat 219 by Hooghlanden makelaars. Over the past year, 7 homes were sold in Moerwijk-West. On average, a home was sold within 30 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Moerwijk-West over the past year was €309.571. This is 71% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €181.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.914.
There are currently no homes for rent in Moerwijk-West. The most recent home is Moerweg 107, offered by www.woonnet-haaglanden.nl. Over the past year, 8 homes were let in Moerwijk-West. On average, a listing was let within 22 days.
No recent rental data available for Moerwijk-West.
In Moerwijk-West there are 3.384 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (21%), B (21%) and D (16%). On average, an address in Moerwijk-West uses 1.610 kWh of electricity per year. This is 43% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 780 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 39% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
The neighbourhood is quite dirty. Many alcoholics and drug addicts are visible on the street, which is why I wouldn't call it safe, especially after dark. Not to mention the constant firecracker noise. The apartments are adequate, and renovations are ongoing.
Auto-translated to English by AIAll rotten experiences threats not feeling safe too much subletting to illegal cars daily car windows smashed too much aggression feral cats attacking poor hygiene throwing everything in the garden on the street next to the rubbish bin seems like every day bulky waste in the neighbourhood it's like a ghetto.
Auto-translated to English by AII am being threatened and shouted at, I have already contacted the housing association and the police, it makes no difference and nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany threats, not safe, and residents don't follow the rules, rude and aggressive, and household waste is everywhere, especially in the gardens. A lot of trouble with pests.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's bad, many are threatened, police, housing association and municipality don't really cooperate, they don't prioritise protecting and helping residents.
Auto-translated to English by AINice
Auto-translated to English by AIMoerwijk is a nice neighbourhood and a family neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIBad neighbourhood, lots of crime, not safe
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 57% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (95%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Moerwijk-West was listed for an average of €338,431 (€3,949 per m²).
Residents give Moerwijk-West a 5.9 out of 10 based on 8 reviews. Accessibility stands out with a 8.3; cleanliness lags behind with a 4.0.
Buurt Moerwijk-West has 6,330 residents. Notably, 56% of the households are single-person households.
From Moerwijk-West you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 2.2 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
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