Living in Arendsdorp
Arendsdorp is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (27% houses).
With just 3,843 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Den Haag combines government and expat demand — ministries, embassies, international courts and Shell — with one of the widest price ranges of any Dutch city: stately streets near the dunes at one end, dense and affordable neighborhoods a couple of kilometers inland at the other.
The housing market in Arendsdorp
At €517,000 average WOZ value, Arendsdorp ranks 24 out of 110 Den Haag neighborhoods on price — 39% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Den Haag's cheapest buurt averages €82,000 and its most expensive €919,000, so Arendsdorp sits in the upper band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €483,000 to €553,000, up 14% — slower than the city as a whole (+125%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 40% owner-occupied against 59% rental, including 19% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Arendsdorp is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (26% of its 1,970 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 25%. Households split into 46% singles and 28% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 40% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 minutes' walk; there are about 12 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 1.4 km · library 1.0 km · 6 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: 3 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (7 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 9-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.3 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
80% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Arendsdorp
Before you bid in Arendsdorp: much of Den Haag sits on soft soil, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Beyond that, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arendsdorp a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Arendsdorp has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €517,000 (39% above the Den Haag median) and the neighborhood has 1,970 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Arendsdorp?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Arendsdorp, Den Haag is €517,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Arendsdorp mostly owner-occupied or rental?
40% of homes in Arendsdorp are owner-occupied and 59% are rentals, of which 19% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Arendsdorp rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Arendsdorp rose from €483,000 to €553,000 (+14%); Den Haag as a whole moved up 125% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Arendsdorp?
80% of homes in Arendsdorp were built before 2000 and 20% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Arendsdorp?
The average distance to a train station from Arendsdorp is 2.2 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Arendsdorp an expensive part of Den Haag?
Yes — average home values in Arendsdorp are 39% above the Den Haag median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Arendsdorp good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 7 daycare locations within a kilometer. 28% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Haag
Closest in price — worth a look if Arendsdorp is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU05180478) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.