Living in Vissershaven
Vissershaven is city living in its most compact form, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 25 homes is a house.
At 5,214 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 Vissershaven
The average home value (WOZ) in Vissershaven is €369,000, which puts it at #57 of 110 neighborhoods in Den Haag, almost exactly the city's midpoint. For scale: Den Haag's cheapest buurt averages €82,000 and its most expensive €919,000, so Vissershaven 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 €190,000 to €428,000, up 125% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 39% owner-occupied against 61% rental, including 29% 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, Vissershaven is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (29% of its 4,415 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 27%. Households split into 47% singles and 26% 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 — 45% of households sit in the lower national income bracket, yet the average income per resident is €36,000 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: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 minutes' walk; eating out is the default here — around 36 cafés and restaurants inside a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 4.2 km · library 1.4 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: the nearest primary school is 11 minutes on foot; 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 5-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 5.6 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 5.8 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Before you bid in Vissershaven
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 Vissershaven a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Vissershaven 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 €369,000 and the neighborhood has 4,415 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Vissershaven?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Vissershaven, Den Haag is €369,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Vissershaven mostly owner-occupied or rental?
39% of homes in Vissershaven are owner-occupied and 61% are rentals, of which 29% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Vissershaven rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Vissershaven rose from €190,000 to €428,000 (+125%); 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 Vissershaven?
58% of homes in Vissershaven were built before 2000 and 42% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Vissershaven?
The average distance to a train station from Vissershaven is 5.6 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Vissershaven an expensive part of Den Haag?
It sits close to the Den Haag median: neither a premium neighborhood nor a bargain area.
Is Vissershaven good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.9 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 26% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Haag
Closest in price — worth a look if Vissershaven is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU05180702) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.