Essesteijn / Gaarden, Leidschendam-Voorburg

Essesteijn / Gaarden Part of the Essesteijn district in Leidschendam-Voorburg. Home to 970 residents. €429k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 970 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €429k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 58.8 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Den Haag Mariahoeve, 3 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool Essesteijn, 580 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 409 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 31%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Essesteijn / Gaarden safe?

Essesteijn / Gaarden recorded 57 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 58.8 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Leidschendam-Voorburg median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Essesteijn / Gaarden?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Essesteijn / Gaarden is €429k. Recent Leidschendam-Voorburg sale prices average 13% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €486k.

What schools are in Essesteijn / Gaarden?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool Essesteijn, 580 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Essesteijn / Gaarden?

The nearest NS train station is Den Haag Mariahoeve, 3 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

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  • Leidschendam - Zuid De Oude Bleijck
  • Voorburg Midden noord
  • Leidschendam - Zuid De Tol / 't Hert

All Leidschendam-Voorburg rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.