Living in Bloemenbuurt-Oost
Bloemenbuurt-Oost is densely built and genuinely urban, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 92% of the stock is flats.
With 10,809 residents per km², you will know your streets are alive — and so will your ears; visit on a Friday evening before you commit.
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 Bloemenbuurt-Oost
The average home value (WOZ) in Bloemenbuurt-Oost is €409,000, which puts it at #54 of 110 neighborhoods in Den Haag, almost exactly the city's midpoint. For scale: Den Haag's cheapest buurt averages €88,000 and its priciest €979,000, so Bloemenbuurt-Oost sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €185,000 · 2016: €186,000 · 2017: €195,000 · 2018: €212,000 · 2019: €250,000 · 2020: €287,000 · 2021: €313,000 · 2022: €340,000 · 2023: €391,000 · 2024: €390,000 · 2025: €409,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €185,000 to €409,000, up 121% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 69% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Bloemenbuurt-Oost is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (28% of its 6,490 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 27%. Households split into 46% singles and 29% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: this is a neighborhood of contrasts — 33% of households are among the country's lower earners, yet the average income per resident is €37,000 a year. Social housing and expensive owner-occupied homes stand side by side here, which is common in Dutch inner cities.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 3 large supermarkets within a kilometer; there are about 24 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 3.0 km · library 0.8 km · 4 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: 4 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (12 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 nearest train station is 5.4 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 5.6 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 99% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Bloemenbuurt-Oost
Before you bid in Bloemenbuurt-Oost: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, 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.
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 Bloemenbuurt-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Bloemenbuurt-Oost suits buyers after city buzz best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €409,000 and the neighborhood has 6,490 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Bloemenbuurt-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Bloemenbuurt-Oost, Den Haag is €409,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Bloemenbuurt-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
69% of homes in Bloemenbuurt-Oost are owner-occupied and 30% are rentals, of which 5% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Bloemenbuurt-Oost rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Bloemenbuurt-Oost rose from €185,000 to €409,000 (+121%); 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 Bloemenbuurt-Oost?
99% of homes in Bloemenbuurt-Oost were built before 2000 and 1% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Bloemenbuurt-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from Bloemenbuurt-Oost is 5.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Bloemenbuurt-Oost an expensive part of Den Haag?
Prices sit close to what most of Den Haag costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Bloemenbuurt-Oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 12 daycare locations within a kilometer. 29% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Bloemenbuurt-Oost?
Bloemenbuurt-Oost stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 91% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
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Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU05181251) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.