District of Laak · The Hague
Binckhorst
Former industrial area transforming into a creative residential district.
- Rugged
- Creative
- Transforming
- Urban
The Binckhorst is a former industrial and business estate in the Laak borough transforming at high speed into a rugged, creative living and working district. Lofts, new-build, hospitality and makers are finding their place here — one of the most dynamic development areas of The Hague.
The character of the Binckhorst
The Binckhorst is the raw, exciting development area of The Hague: a former industrial and business estate rapidly reshaping itself into a rugged, creative living and working district. Among the warehouses and businesses you now find lofts, hospitality hotspots, makers and the first residential towers. It is raw, urban and very much in motion.
Anyone who moves here now is a pioneer: the district is far from finished, but the ambition is great — the Binckhorst is set to gain thousands of new homes in the years ahead.
Location and surroundings
The Binckhorst lies in the Laak borough, between the Laakkwartier, Bezuidenhout and the A12 (Utrechtsebaan). As a result the area is excellently reachable by car, and The Hague Central is a short distance away. Public transport is growing along with the development.
Living and the property market
The housing consists mainly of new-build apartments and lofts in transformed buildings, with live-work units for entrepreneurs. Supply is growing quickly as the transformation progresses.
The market figures in this guide are indicative; the Binckhorst is still very much under development, which can make the figures fluctuate strongly. Curious what your home in the Binckhorst is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is the Binckhorst right for?
The Binckhorst suits pioneers: creatives, first-time buyers, young professionals and entrepreneurs who draw energy from a rugged, urban area in transformation. Anyone seeking peace, greenery and established amenities would (for now) do better to look at another district.
Facts & figures
Binckhorst in figures
Objective key figures for Binckhorst, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
55% single-person households · 13% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 386,000
- Housing stock
- 1,902
- Owner-occupied
- 8%
- Rental homes
- 92%
- Flats/apartments
- 95%
- Single-family homes
- 5%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 1.4 km
- GP practice
- 1 km
- School
- 1 km
- Day care
- 0.4 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 680
- Per 1,000 residents
- 198.5
- Home burglaries
- 3
- Bicycle theft
- 75
- Vandalism
- 57
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051839), 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 Binckhorst
Work & culture
- Creative businesses and makers
- Hospitality and hotspots
- Offices and business activity
Shopping
- DIY stores and wholesalers
- Supermarkets nearby
Accessibility
- Smooth link to the A12
- Tram and bus towards the centre
Frequently asked questions about Binckhorst
What kind of area is the Binckhorst?
A former industrial and business estate transforming into a creative living and working district. Relatively few people still live here, but a great deal of new-build is coming in the years ahead.
Why is the crime figure per resident so high?
The Binckhorst is still mainly a business estate with relatively few residents. As a result the number of crimes per 1,000 residents comes out high, while it mostly concerns business-related records. As more people come to live here, this picture will become more representative.
Who is the Binckhorst a good fit for?
For pioneers: creatives, first-time buyers, young professionals and entrepreneurs who love a rugged, urban area under development. Anyone seeking peace and established amenities would do better to wait until the transformation is further along.
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