Buying a home in De Velden, 's-Gravenhage.
De Velden pulls you into The Hague's quieter side, away from the Binnenhof crowds but still walkable to everything. You'll find a mix of solid late-19th-century townhouses and clever modern infills, mostly occupied by families and young professionals who chose this neighborhood deliberately rather than drifting there. The tram stops are your lifeline to the city center; the local shops along the main streets are proper neighborhood stalwarts, not chains. It's the kind of place where you notice the same faces, but nobody's peering through your curtains.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Velden
Pros:
- Walking distance to Centraal Station and Binnenhof; no car needed for work in the city centre
- Solideringsplein and surrounding streets lined with 1920s–1940s apartment blocks; consistent architectural period if that appeals to you
- Tram 1 and 9 run through the neighbourhood; direct access to Zoetermeer and Voorburg without transfers
- Relatively affordable compared to Scheveningen or Statenkwartier, especially for older walk-ups
Cons:
- Heavy car and truck traffic on Zeestraat and Fahrenheitstraat; noise and exhaust in winter when windows close
- Mix of social housing and student rentals means turnover is high; neighbours change frequently
- Limited supermarket choice; no Albert Heijn or Jumbo within the immediate blocks—nearest decent grocery on Vaillantplein
- Proximity to Zoetermeer railway line and Hollandse Spoor station means rail noise in eastern parts of the neighbourhood
- Aging building stock; many walk-ups lack proper insulation and have shared heating systems
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in 's-Gravenhage
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 28.15
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 576
- Residential burglary
- 13
- Theft
- 114
- Violence and threats
- 69
- Vandalism and public order
- 72
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
What does De Velden offer?
The Hague's neighborhoods are quietly diverse: you'll find everything from stately villas on the Scheveningen seafront to compact 1920s apartments in Statenkwartier. What strikes locals is the political pull of the place—parliament and ministries sit here, which means people are involved, thoughtful, and ready to debate. The coast is literally 20 minutes away, but plenty of residents never leave the green edges and café corners inland. You get a proper city with museums, restaurants, and cultural venues without the overwhelming size of Amsterdam.
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Housing market De Velden
In 's-Gravenhage, the real estate market shows notable trends. Homes sold this quarter totaled 1,953, compared to 2,022 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 489,000 euros, down from 503,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,994 euros to 5,022 euros. The average list price decreased from 486,000 euros last quarter to 476,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting ongoing demand in the market despite fluctuations in sales and prices.
Updated: April 2026
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