Living in Componistenbuurt
Componistenbuurt is city living in its most compact form, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 88% of the stock is flats.
With 12,558 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 Componistenbuurt
The average home value (WOZ) in Componistenbuurt is €384,000, which puts it at #52 of 110 neighborhoods in Den Haag — 4% 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 Componistenbuurt sits in the middle 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 €195,000 to €406,000, up 108% — slower than the city as a whole (+125%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 86% 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, Componistenbuurt is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (36% of its 1,840 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 29%. Households split into 52% singles and 19% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.8 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 32% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 4 large supermarkets within a kilometer; dining out means a short trip: only 6 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 5 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 2.4 km · library 0.4 km · 1 cinema 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 (4 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 5.8 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.7 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 100% 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 Componistenbuurt
Before you bid in Componistenbuurt: 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, 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 Componistenbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Componistenbuurt has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €384,000 (4% above the Den Haag median) and the neighborhood has 1,840 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Componistenbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Componistenbuurt, Den Haag is €384,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Componistenbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
86% of homes in Componistenbuurt are owner-occupied and 14% are rentals.
Are house prices in Componistenbuurt rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Componistenbuurt rose from €195,000 to €406,000 (+108%); 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 Componistenbuurt?
100% of homes in Componistenbuurt were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Componistenbuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Componistenbuurt is 5.8 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Componistenbuurt an expensive part of Den Haag?
It sits close to the Den Haag median: neither a premium neighborhood nor a bargain area.
Is Componistenbuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 19% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Haag
Closest in price — worth a look if Componistenbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU05181893) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.