Living in Vlietzoom-Oost
Vlietzoom-Oost is moderately urban — city amenities without the crush, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (97%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 79 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 Vlietzoom-Oost
The average home value (WOZ) in Vlietzoom-Oost is €830,000, which puts it at #5 of 110 neighborhoods in Den Haag — 124% 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 Vlietzoom-Oost 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 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €600,000 to €827,000, up 38% — slower than the city as a whole (+69%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 88% 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, Vlietzoom-Oost is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (33% of its 105 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 32%. Households split into 31% singles and 31% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.7 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 7 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 14 min walk · GP 10 min · hospital 2.5 km · library 2.1 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: the nearest primary school is 6 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 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 9-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.7 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering.
Energy and running costs
91% 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 Vlietzoom-Oost
Before you bid in Vlietzoom-Oost: 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 Vlietzoom-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Vlietzoom-Oost suits families with children and buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €830,000 (124% above the Den Haag median) and the neighborhood has 105 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Vlietzoom-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Vlietzoom-Oost, Den Haag is €830,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Vlietzoom-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
88% of homes in Vlietzoom-Oost are owner-occupied and 12% are rentals.
Are house prices in Vlietzoom-Oost rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Vlietzoom-Oost rose from €600,000 to €827,000 (+38%); Den Haag as a whole moved up 69% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Vlietzoom-Oost?
91% of homes in Vlietzoom-Oost were built before 2000 and 9% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Vlietzoom-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from Vlietzoom-Oost is 2.3 km; a large supermarket is 1.7 km away on average.
Is Vlietzoom-Oost an expensive part of Den Haag?
Yes — average home values in Vlietzoom-Oost are 124% above the Den Haag median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Vlietzoom-Oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 31% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Haag
Closest in price — worth a look if Vlietzoom-Oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU05184316) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.