Essesteijn, Leidschendam-Voorburg

Essesteijn scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €444.000, with 58% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 8,520 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€444.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€444.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

0% vs city · +12% vs NL

Owner-occupied

58%

-2% vs city · +2% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€501.744

+5.8% 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

1965-1975

Number of homes

4.005

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,602 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.3

Amenities

3.6

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 2% vs last year

Theft

15.1 per 1,000

Violence

2.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

8.520

Households

3.890

Age distribution

0–15: 17%15–25: 10%25–45: 19%45–65: 28%65+: 27%

Single-person

39%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

LoudAverage 61 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowStedelijk gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Basisschool Essesteijn	Primary	348m	Not rated
Kindcentrum Cascade	Primary	799m	Satisfactory
Veurs Voorburg vmbo	Secondary	869m	—
SGM Dalton College Voorburg voor Lyceum HAVO MAVO VBO LWOO	Secondary	1.1km	—
Basisschool Nieuw Vreugd en Rust	Primary	1.2km	Not rated