Living in Uilennest
Uilennest is urban but not overwhelming, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 86% of the stock is flats.
At 7,901 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Uilennest
The average home value (WOZ) in Uilennest is €493,000, which puts it at #28 of 110 neighborhoods in Den Haag — 33% 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 Uilennest 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 €247,000 to €519,000, up 110% — slower than the city as a whole (+125%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 76% 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, Uilennest is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (28% of its 2,330 residents), followed by over-65s at 25%. Households split into 51% singles and 23% 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 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 5 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 12 min walk · GP 16 min · hospital 2.0 km · library 1.6 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 13 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.2 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 10-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.6 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
96% 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 Uilennest
Before you bid in Uilennest: 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 Uilennest a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Uilennest has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €493,000 (33% above the Den Haag median) and the neighborhood has 2,330 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Uilennest?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Uilennest, Den Haag is €493,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Uilennest mostly owner-occupied or rental?
76% of homes in Uilennest are owner-occupied and 24% are rentals.
Are house prices in Uilennest rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Uilennest rose from €247,000 to €519,000 (+110%); 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 Uilennest?
96% of homes in Uilennest were built before 2000 and 4% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Uilennest?
The average distance to a train station from Uilennest is 2.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Uilennest an expensive part of Den Haag?
Yes — average home values in Uilennest are 33% above the Den Haag median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Uilennest good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.1 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 23% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Haag
Closest in price — worth a look if Uilennest is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU05180475) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.