Neighbourhood profile · The Hague

Wijk 42 Ypenburg, The Hague

Wijk 42 Ypenburg scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €516.000, with 57% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 27,435 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€516.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 20 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€516.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+35% vs city · +30% vs NL

Owner-occupied

57%

+33% vs city · 0% 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

1995-2005

Number of homes

3.363

Energy labels in the area

Based on 6,764 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.9

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 12% vs last year

Theft

7.3 per 1,000

Violence

4.4 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.2 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

27.435

Households

10.565

Age distribution

0–15: 19%15–25: 16%25–45: 23%45–65: 33%65+: 10%

Single-person

26%

Avg. household

2.6

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

14.9 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

12.6 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

8.6 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 48 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station2.6 km

Supermarket1.3 km

GP / Doctor1.3 km

Hospital5.6 km

Primary school1.0 km

Daycare1.0 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Oude School 8, 4286AK Almkerk	Secondary	49.7km	—
De Oude School 6, 4286AK Almkerk	Secondary	49.7km	—
De Oude School 7, 4286AL Almkerk	Secondary	49.7km	—