District of Loosduinen · The Hague
Bohemen
Green, sought-after residential quarter by the dunes and the Bosjes van Poot.
- Green
- Quiet
- Sought-after
- By the dunes
Bohemen is a green, sought-after residential quarter on the edge of Loosduinen, up against the dunes, the Bosjes van Poot and the Vogelwijk. Quiet, leafy and with a high share of owner-occupied homes — natural living a stone’s throw from the beach.
The character of Bohemen
Bohemen is a green, sought-after residential quarter on the boundary of Loosduinen and Segbroek, up against the dunes, the Bosjes van Poot and the Vogelwijk. Leafy streets, predominantly owner-occupied homes and nature literally around the corner make it a quiet, pleasant place to live — with the beach within cycling distance.
Location and surroundings
Bohemen borders the green Meer en Bos, the Vogelwijk and Waldeck. The Bosjes van Poot, the dunes and the beach are a short distance away, and the amenities of Loosduinen and Segbroek are quickly reached.
Living and the property market
The housing supply is a mix of family homes, upper-floor and walk-up flats and a few semi-detached houses, mostly with a garden. The relatively high share of owner-occupied homes and the green location make Bohemen sought-after.
The market figures in this guide are indicative and apply to the whole Bohemen and Meer en Bos area. A specific home’s value depends on type, location and condition. Curious what your home is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is Bohemen right for?
Bohemen suits anyone seeking greenery, calm and the proximity of dune and beach: families, nature lovers and movers. Anyone after urban buzz or a compact city apartment will look sooner to a more central district.
Facts & figures
Bohemen in figures
Objective key figures for Bohemen, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
55% single-person households · 19% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 363,000
- Housing stock
- 3,119
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Rental homes
- 37%
- Flats/apartments
- 91%
- Single-family homes
- 9%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.5 km
- GP practice
- 0.8 km
- School
- 0.6 km
- Day care
- 0.5 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 274
- Per 1,000 residents
- 55.6
- Home burglaries
- 10
- Bicycle theft
- 47
- Vandalism
- 49
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051814), 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 Bohemen
Green & recreation
- Bosjes van Poot and Meer en Bos
- Dunes and beach within cycling distance
- Sports facilities
Shopping
- Local shops
- Loosduinen shopping centre nearby
Daily
- Primary schools in the area
- GPs nearby
Frequently asked questions about Bohemen
What characterises Bohemen?
A green, quiet residential quarter up against the dunes, the Bosjes van Poot and the Vogelwijk, with a high share of owner-occupied homes. Natural living a short distance from the beach.
Are Bohemen and Meer en Bos counted together?
Yes. CBS counts Bohemen together with the green Meer en Bos as one district. The figures on this page therefore apply to that whole area.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
A mix of family homes, upper-floor and walk-up flats and a few semi-detached houses, mostly with a garden and plenty of greenery in the street.
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