Living in Duinzigt
Duinzigt is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 93% of the stock is flats.
With just 3,826 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 Duinzigt
The average home value (WOZ) in Duinzigt is €554,000, which puts it at #24 of 110 neighborhoods in Den Haag — 36% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Den Haag's cheapest buurt averages €88,000 and its priciest €979,000, so Duinzigt sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €302,000 · 2016: €317,000 · 2017: €337,000 · 2018: €367,000 · 2019: €382,000 · 2020: €416,000 · 2021: €443,000 · 2022: €470,000 · 2023: €524,000 · 2024: €527,000 · 2025: €554,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €302,000 to €554,000, up 83% — 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: 62% owner-occupied against 38% rental, including 2% 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, Duinzigt is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (51% of its 2,660 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 19%. More than half of all households (55%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes are broadly middle-of-the-road (28% high-income, 26% low-income households).
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 3 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 12 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 1.1 km · library 1.5 km · 5 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: the nearest primary school is 19 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.4 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 14-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.4 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 95% 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 Duinzigt
Before you bid in Duinzigt: 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. 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 Duinzigt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Duinzigt has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €554,000 (36% pricier than most of Den Haag) and the neighborhood has 2,660 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Duinzigt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Duinzigt, Den Haag is €554,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Duinzigt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
62% of homes in Duinzigt are owner-occupied and 38% are rentals, of which 2% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Duinzigt rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Duinzigt rose from €302,000 to €554,000 (+83%); 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 Duinzigt?
95% of homes in Duinzigt were built before 2000 and 5% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Duinzigt?
The average distance to a train station from Duinzigt is 3.5 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Duinzigt an expensive part of Den Haag?
Yes — homes in Duinzigt cost about 36% more than in most of Den Haag, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Duinzigt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.6 km away. 15% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Duinzigt?
Duinzigt 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 76% 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.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Haag
Closest in price — worth a look if Duinzigt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU05180476) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.