District of Haagse Hout · The Hague
Bezuidenhout
Central, green living beside The Hague Central and the Haagse Bos.
- Central
- Diverse
- Well connected
- Green on the edge
- Urban
Bezuidenhout is a spacious, diverse district right beside The Hague Central, the Haagse Bos and the ministries. An intriguing mix of pre-war townhouses and post-war reconstruction, with the Theresiastraat as a pleasant shopping heart and excellent connections across the country.
The character of Bezuidenhout
Bezuidenhout is the district that lies closest to the engine of The Hague: The Hague Central, the Beatrixkwartier with its office towers and the ministries are literally around the corner. At the same time the district borders the Haagse Bos, so greenery and urban dynamism meet here. The name says it all — Bezuidenhout lies be-zuiden (to the south of) the Haagse Bos.
It is a spacious, diverse and lively district, popular with commuters, international workers, first-time buyers and young professionals who value its unbeatable accessibility.
Location and accessibility
Few Hague districts are so well connected. From The Hague Central you travel by train, tram, bus and RandstadRail across the whole Randstad and the country, and via the Utrechtsebaan (A12) you are quickly out of the city. For anyone who commutes daily or works internationally, that is worth its weight in gold.
The shopping heart is the Theresiastraat, a pleasant street with shops, supermarkets, specialist stores and hospitality.
A brief history
Bezuidenhout has an eventful history. On 3 March 1945 the district was hit hard by an Allied bombing — in fact a mistake, intended for nearby launch installations. Large parts were lost and rebuilt after the war in the distinctive reconstruction style. The part along the Haagse Bos (Bezuidenhout-West) was spared and kept its pre-war townhouses.
Living and architecture
That history makes Bezuidenhout architecturally varied: stately pre-war buildings in the west, spacious reconstruction-era upper-floor flats beyond, and modern new-build in various spots. Well over ninety percent of the housing stock consists of multi-family homes — mainly apartments and upper-floor flats, with a mixed balance of owner-occupied and rented.
Thanks to that ample supply of apartments, Bezuidenhout is a relatively accessible district: for first-time buyers and movers there are plenty of ways in, closer to the centre than in many other parts of the city.
The property market in Bezuidenhout
Bezuidenhout sits around the Hague average, with peaks in Bezuidenhout-West and in the new-build. Its desirability stems mainly from its location: central, well connected and yet with the forest around the corner.
The market figures in this guide are indicative and vary strongly by part of the district. Curious what your home in Bezuidenhout is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is Bezuidenhout right for?
Bezuidenhout is ideally suited to people who value accessibility and centrality: commuters, train travellers, international workers and young professionals. Anyone seeking a spacious family home with a large garden will look sooner to greener districts — but for central, dynamic and well-connected living, Bezuidenhout is a logical choice.
Facts & figures
Bezuidenhout in figures
Objective key figures for Bezuidenhout, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
54% single-person households · 20% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 390,000
- Housing stock
- 10,853
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
- Rental homes
- 56%
- Flats/apartments
- 94%
- Single-family homes
- 6%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.4 km
- GP practice
- 0.9 km
- School
- 0.6 km
- Day care
- 0.3 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 1,660
- Per 1,000 residents
- 84.5
- Home burglaries
- 18
- Bicycle theft
- 405
- Vandalism
- 80
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051826), retrieved on 1 July 2026. Safety figures: Dutch Police, registered crimes (annual figures 2025), retrieved on1 July 2026. Registered crimes at CBS-district level. Not every crime is reported; the figures indicate registered crime only. Figures at CBS-district level. CBS groups some districts together; grouped districts share the same figures.
Amenities in Bezuidenhout
Shopping
- Theresiastraat (shopping heart)
- Local supermarkets
- Specialist shops and hospitality
Green & recreation
- Haagse Bos next door
- Koningin Julianaplein & city greenery
- Clingendael estate within cycling distance
Work & knowledge
- Beatrixkwartier (office zone)
- Ministries around The Hague Central
- Royal Library & National Archives
Daily
- Primary schools and childcare
- GPs and pharmacy
Frequently asked questions about Bezuidenhout
Why is Bezuidenhout so conveniently located?
The district borders The Hague Central, the Beatrixkwartier and the ministries directly, and the Utrechtsebaan (A12) gives a quick car connection. At the same time the Haagse Bos is around the corner. That combination of accessibility and greenery makes Bezuidenhout especially popular with commuters.
What about the architecture in Bezuidenhout?
Bezuidenhout is a mix. Bezuidenhout-West, along the Haagse Bos, kept many pre-war townhouses. A large part of the district was rebuilt after the bombing of March 1945 in reconstruction style, complemented by later new-build. Well over nine in ten homes are in multi-family buildings.
Is Bezuidenhout a safe district?
Recorded crime is relatively high here, but that is strongly tied to the location around The Hague Central: many passers-by and travellers mean a lot of bicycle theft, for example. For the residential streets themselves the picture is more nuanced. The figures on this page give the whole-district total.
Who is Bezuidenhout a good fit for?
Above all for people who want to live centrally and be well connected: commuters, first-time buyers, young professionals and international workers. The ample supply of apartments makes it an accessible district to get a foot in.
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