Living in Waldeck-Noord
Waldeck-Noord is densely built and genuinely urban, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 96% of the stock is flats.
At 9,476 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 Waldeck-Noord
The average home value (WOZ) in Waldeck-Noord is €293,000, which puts it at #76 of 110 neighborhoods in Den Haag — 28% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Den Haag's cheapest buurt averages €88,000 and its priciest €979,000, so Waldeck-Noord sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €150,000 · 2016: €150,000 · 2017: €153,000 · 2018: €167,000 · 2019: €178,000 · 2020: €204,000 · 2021: €221,000 · 2022: €244,000 · 2023: €278,000 · 2024: €277,000 · 2025: €293,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €150,000 to €293,000, up 95% — 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: 51% owner-occupied against 49% rental, including 21% 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, Waldeck-Noord is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (51% of its 3,180 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 20%. More than half of all households (62%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 51% of households are among the country's lower earners; average income per resident is €34,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 4 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 5 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 12 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 3.1 km · library 1.0 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 4 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 nearest train station is 6.6 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.0 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 92% 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 Waldeck-Noord
Before you bid in Waldeck-Noord: 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, the price gap with the rest of Den Haag is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing. 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 Waldeck-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Waldeck-Noord suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €293,000 (28% cheaper than most of Den Haag) and the neighborhood has 3,180 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Waldeck-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Waldeck-Noord, Den Haag is €293,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Waldeck-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
51% of homes in Waldeck-Noord are owner-occupied and 49% are rentals, of which 21% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Waldeck-Noord rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Waldeck-Noord rose from €150,000 to €293,000 (+95%); 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 Waldeck-Noord?
92% of homes in Waldeck-Noord were built before 2000 and 8% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Waldeck-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from Waldeck-Noord is 6.6 km; a large supermarket is 0.3 km away on average.
Is Waldeck-Noord an expensive part of Den Haag?
No — homes here cost about 28% less than in most of Den Haag, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Waldeck-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.3 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 10% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Waldeck-Noord?
Waldeck-Noord 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 50% 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 Waldeck-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU05181894) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.