Zijlwatering en haven

Zijlwatering en haven, Wassenaar – “I absolutely LOVE li...”

Neighbourhood in Wassenaar

8.7
Residents give Zijlwatering en haven a very good ratingThis score is based on 5 responses
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Zijlwatering en haven has 4,670 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,225 homes in Zijlwatering en havenCurrently there are 16 for sale and 4 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Zijlwatering en havenBased on registered homes

Zijlwatering en haven is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Wassenaar, in the district Noordoostelijk deel der gemeente The neighbourhood has a total area of 64 hectares, of which 62 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06290103. The postcode area is 2241BA-2242TW.

Five residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.7. They describe it as 'I absolutely LOVE living here!!!!', 'Beautiful green' and 'Absolutely brilliant.'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, community, greenery, safety are seen as strong points.

Residents

Zijlwatering en haven has 4.670 residents. Of these, 46,5% are men and 53,5% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (26,6%). The other age groups are 25,9% for '45 to 65 years', 20,2% for '25 to 45 years', 15,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,8% is unmarried, 37,6% is married, 9,6% is divorced and 7,0% is widowed. 3.010 residents originate from the Netherlands, 625 come from Europe and 1.030 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.200 households in Zijlwatering en haven. 40,0% of these are single-person households, 26,1% households without children and 33,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Zijlwatering en haven there are 3.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.700, which is €100 (0%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €28.500, which is €700 (2%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zijlwatering en haven are educated to an intermediate level. 41,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 4.670 residents, around 60% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.802 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Zijlwatering en haven, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.130 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zijlwatering en haven there are 2.225 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €397.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 60% rental homes and 40% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 40% privately owned, 42% owned by housing associations and 17% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zijlwatering en haven are 1950-1970 (49%) and 1970-1980 (36%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 13 homes for sale in Zijlwatering en haven. The most recently listed home is Van Duivenvoordelaan 73 by Scheggetman Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 42 homes were sold in Zijlwatering en haven. On average, a home was sold within 71 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Zijlwatering en haven over the past year was €476.821. This is 20% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €397.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.754.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Zijlwatering en haven. The most recent home is Kuyperweg 14A, offered by www.woonnet-haaglanden.nl. Over the past year, 31 homes were let in Zijlwatering en haven. On average, a listing was let within 31 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Zijlwatering en haven over the past year was €3.500 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €21 per month.

Energy

In Zijlwatering en haven there are 2.255 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (35%), C (28%) and D (12%). On average, an address in Zijlwatering en haven uses 2.320 kWh of electricity per year. This is 17% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 970 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 24% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
0,6 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
4,1 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,9 km
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Experiences of Zijlwatering en haven

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9.1
A.Groeneveld
Living alone · Apartment
20-09-2025
I absolutely LOVE living here!!!!

Just old-fashioned cosy!!!!!

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9.4
A.Groeneveld
Living alone · Apartment
03-08-2025
I absolutely LOVE living here!!!!

When someone is ill or needs something, we all help each other!!!! And that's really great!!!!!!

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9.0
A.Groeneveld
Living alone · Apartment
04-09-2024
I absolutely LOVE living here!!!!

All ordinary people who have something left for each other when needed!!!!!

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7.3
Karin Rooijakkers
Living together · Terraced house
20-07-2024
Beautiful green

Cosy, nice people, beautiful green

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8.8
adriana groeneveld
Alleenwonend · appartement
18-10-2023
Absolutely brilliant.

Real people still live here and just interact with each other. I live in a block of flats and if someone is ill or something, we help each other no matter what, after all we are all just human!!!

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
880Single-person households
575Households without children
745Households 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
€28,500 P.A.average per resident7% below the national average
€35,700 P.A.average per income recipient4% below 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
Zijlwatering en haven
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Zijlwatering en haven

Sale price · Q3 2026
€485.833
average▲ 15,7%
€443.500
median▲ 20,7%
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.035
average▼ 1,2%
€4.723
median▼ 2,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
81 days ▼ 11,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
25
sales in the past year
111 m²
average living area
€315.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
38 days
average time listed · vs. last year
15
lettings in the past year
115 m²
average living area
€775
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)
Zijlwatering en haven
970
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Zijlwatering en haven
2.320
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Zijlwatering en haven

What kind of homes are there in Zijlwatering en haven?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 80% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (45%).

What do you pay for a house in Zijlwatering en haven?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zijlwatering en haven was listed for an average of €467,700 (€4,328 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 16%.

What do you pay for a rental home in Zijlwatering en haven?

A rental home in Zijlwatering en haven cost an average of €2,065 per month (€17 per m²).

How do residents rate Zijlwatering en haven?

Residents give Zijlwatering en haven a 8.7 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. Community stands out with a 9.2; education lags behind with a 7.8.

What is within walking distance in Zijlwatering en haven?

From Zijlwatering en haven you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 4.1 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Zijlwatering en haven?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Zijlwatering en haven. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 81 days — relatively long for the current market.

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