Neighbourhood profile · The Hague

Wijk 18 Waldeck, The Hague

Wijk 18 Waldeck scores 3.5 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of The Hague's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €308.000, with 43% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 20,665 residents, with 52% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.5

Livability

Above average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€308.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 13 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€308.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-20% vs city · -23% vs NL

Owner-occupied

43%

0% vs city · -25% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€465.418

+4.0% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

64%

Median time on market

35 days

Market tension

3.1

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1975-1985

Number of homes

5.950

Energy labels in the area

Based on 8,379 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.5/ 5Above average

Safety

2.8

Amenities

3.5

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.4

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 8% vs last year

Theft

13.0 per 1,000

Violence

7.4 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

20.665

Households

11.380

Age distribution

0–15: 13%15–25: 8%25–45: 22%45–65: 25%65+: 33%

Single-person

52%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

14.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.5 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 43 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station6.0 km

Supermarket0.8 km

GP / Doctor0.5 km

Hospital2.3 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Oude School 8, 4286AK Almkerk	Secondary	58.6km	—
De Oude School 6, 4286AK Almkerk	Secondary	58.6km	—
De Oude School 7, 4286AL Almkerk	Secondary	58.6km	—