Living in Zonne Veld
Zonne Veld is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 1,124 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 7,568 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 Zonne Veld
The average home value (WOZ) in Zonne Veld is €444,000, which puts it at #36 of 110 neighborhoods in Den Haag — 20% 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 Zonne Veld 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 €230,000 to €469,000, up 104% — 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: 63% owner-occupied against 37% rental, including 25% 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, Zonne Veld is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (34% of its 3,390 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 24%. 56% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 35% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior; average income per resident is €32,000 a year.
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 8 min walk · GP 6 min · hospital 4.9 km · library 1.9 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 7 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 an 8-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.8 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 0.9 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; households here average 1.2 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
With 100% of homes built after 2000, insulation standards here are decent by default — but newer also means VvE service costs for apartments and less room to add value through renovation. Different math, not automatically better.
Before you bid in Zonne Veld
Before you bid in Zonne Veld: 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. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 Zonne Veld a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Zonne Veld suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €444,000 (20% above the Den Haag median) and the neighborhood has 3,390 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Zonne Veld?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Zonne Veld, Den Haag is €444,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Zonne Veld mostly owner-occupied or rental?
63% of homes in Zonne Veld are owner-occupied and 37% are rentals, of which 25% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Zonne Veld rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Zonne Veld rose from €230,000 to €469,000 (+104%); 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 Zonne Veld?
0% of homes in Zonne Veld were built before 2000 and 100% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Zonne Veld?
The average distance to a train station from Zonne Veld is 4.8 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Zonne Veld an expensive part of Den Haag?
Yes — average home values in Zonne Veld are 20% above the Den Haag median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Zonne Veld good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 56% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Haag
Closest in price — worth a look if Zonne Veld is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU05184005) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.