The best neighbourhoods in Leidschendam-Voorburg
There is no single "best neighbourhood" in Leidschendam-Voorburg. What counts as best depends on whether you want a garden or a tram stop, a primary school around the corner or a quiet night. So what follows is not one list but several — each on a single measurable criterion, with the figure that earned each place shown next to it. 13 neighbourhoods in Leidschendam-Voorburg are covered by this data.
The spread within a single city is usually wider than buyers expect. The most affordable neighbourhood in this list, De Heuvel / Amstelwijk, has an average WOZ value of €267,000. That is the figure that sets your search area — the question is rarely whether Leidschendam-Voorburg is affordable, but which part of it is affordable to you.
Noise is the figure most often skipped and most often regretted. A ten-decibel difference sounds small but is perceived as roughly halving the loudness — worth checking before a viewing rather than after.
Most affordable
The lowest average WOZ value — the most useful public figure for seeing where your budget stretches furthest.
- 1De Heuvel / Amstelwijk€267,000
- 2Prinsenhof€287,000
- 3Bovenveen€362,000
- 4Voorburg Noord€371,000
- 5Voorburg Midden€383,000
- 6Leidschendam - Zuid en omgeving€424,000
- 7Essesteijn€444,000
- 8't Lien / De Rietvink€459,000
WOZ is a tax valuation dated 1 January of the previous year; in a rising market, asking prices sit above it.
Best amenities
The Leefbaarometer amenities sub-score: shops, cafés, healthcare and schooling within reach.
- 1Voorburg Noord4.4/5
- 2Bovenveen4.3/5
- 3Voorburg Midden4.3/5
- 4Voorburg Oud4.1/5
- 5Voorburg West / Park Leeuwenbergh4.1/5
- 6De Heuvel / Amstelwijk3.6/5
- 7Essesteijn3.6/5
- 8't Lien / De Rietvink3.5/5
Measures how much is nearby, not how good or how expensive it is.
Highest safety score
The Leefbaarometer safety sub-score, based on recorded nuisance and crime in the neighbourhood.
- 1Voorburg West / Park Leeuwenbergh3.4/5
- 2Damsigt en omgeving3.3/5
- 3Essesteijn3.3/5
- 4't Lien / De Rietvink3.2/5
- 5Voorburg Oud3.2/5
- 6Leidschendam - Zuid en omgeving3.1/5
- 7Stompwijk3.1/5
- 8Voorburg Noord3.0/5
Based on recorded reports. Neighbourhoods where people report more incidents can therefore score lower than they feel.
Quietest neighbourhoods
Average noise exposure from the RIVM noise map, in decibels — road, rail and air traffic combined.
- 1De Heuvel / Amstelwijk45 dB
- 2Damsigt en omgeving46 dB
- 3Voorburg Midden51 dB
- 4Voorburg West / Park Leeuwenbergh51 dB
- 5Prinsenhof52 dB
- 6De Zijde / Duivenvoorde / Park Veursehout53 dB
- 7Bovenveen56 dB
- 8Voorburg Oud56 dB
A modelled map based on traffic flows. Nightlife, construction and neighbours are not in it.
Choosing an area is step one. The address is step two.
These figures describe the neighbourhood. Foundation type, energy label, ground lease and flood risk vary by building — sometimes between two houses on the same street.
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Further reading
What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?
The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.
How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?
Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.
Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?
Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.