District of Segbroek · The Hague
Bomenbuurt
Sought-after, sociable 1920s district with plenty of shops around the corner.
- Sociable
- Popular
- Lively
- Urban & green
- Family-friendly
The Bomenbuurt is one of the most popular residential districts of Segbroek: a sociable, lively 1920s quarter with streets named after trees, many owner-occupied homes and, in the Fahrenheitstraat and Thomsonlaan, two bustling shopping streets right around the corner.
The character of the Bomenbuurt
The Bomenbuurt is the kind of district where people happily stay. Sociable, characterful and lively, with streets named after trees and with two of the nicest shopping streets in The Hague — the Fahrenheitstraat and the Thomsonlaan — right around the corner. It is urban and village-like at once: you do your shopping by bike, know the baker by name and have the beach within reach.
That combination makes the Bomenbuurt popular with a broad group: first-time buyers and young professionals just as much as families moving up within Segbroek.
Location and surroundings
The Bomenbuurt lies in the Segbroek borough, between the Fahrenheitstraat and the Segbroeklaan, and borders the Bloemenbuurt, the Vruchtenbuurt and — via the Segbroeklaan — the Vogelwijk. The Bosjes van Poot and the dunes are within cycling distance.
Please note: CBS and the police count the Bomenbuurt together with the neighbouring Bloemenbuurt as one district. The figures in this guide therefore apply to both quarters.
A brief history
The Bomenbuurt was largely built in the 1910s and ’20s, in a period when The Hague was growing rapidly towards the west. Closed building blocks with upper-floor flats and family homes rose for the growing middle class — recognisable by the brick façades and the fine-grained, sociable street structure.
Living and architecture
The streetscape consists of characteristic 1920s homes: upper and lower maisonettes, walk-up flats and family homes, often with original details. It is mostly multi-family, but with a strikingly high share of owner-occupied homes — almost seven in ten — which makes the district emphatically sought-after by buyers.
The average household size is slightly above that of the truly urban districts, which fits the mixed profile of first-time buyers, couples and families.
The property market in the Bomenbuurt
The Bomenbuurt is a sought-after, stable market. Demand is high and supply limited, which supports prices. Characterful, well-kept homes near the shopping streets are especially in demand.
The market figures in this guide are indicative. A specific home’s value depends on location, floor area and condition. Curious what your home in the Bomenbuurt is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is the Bomenbuurt right for?
The Bomenbuurt suits anyone who wants sociability, amenities and a lively neighbourhood atmosphere without really leaving the city. First-time buyers, young professionals and families find a complete living environment here, with shops within walking distance and greenery within cycling distance. Anyone seeking peace and a large garden will look sooner to the nearby Vogelwijk.
Facts & figures
Bomenbuurt in figures
Objective key figures for Bomenbuurt, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
46% single-person households · 29% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 428,000
- Housing stock
- 7,795
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Rental homes
- 30%
- Flats/apartments
- 86%
- Single-family homes
- 14%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.5 km
- GP practice
- 0.4 km
- School
- 0.5 km
- Day care
- 0.4 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 664
- Per 1,000 residents
- 44.3
- Home burglaries
- 13
- Bicycle theft
- 129
- Vandalism
- 86
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051812), 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 Bomenbuurt
Shopping
- Fahrenheitstraat
- Thomsonlaan
- Appelstraat & local shops
- Supermarkets and fresh-food specialists
Green & recreation
- Bosjes van Poot within cycling distance
- Neighbourhood squares and playgrounds
- Sportlaan area
Education
- Several primary schools
- Nurseries
Daily
- GPs and pharmacy
- Markets nearby
Frequently asked questions about Bomenbuurt
Why is the Bomenbuurt so popular?
The Bomenbuurt combines sociable, characterful 1920s homes with two lively shopping streets (the Fahrenheitstraat and Thomsonlaan) right around the corner. That mix of urban life, amenities and a village-like atmosphere has made the district especially sought-after for years.
Are the Bomenbuurt and Bloemenbuurt counted together?
Yes. CBS and the police count the Bomenbuurt and the adjoining Bloemenbuurt as one district (“Bomen- en Bloemenbuurt”). The figures on this page therefore apply to both quarters combined.
What kinds of homes will you find in the Bomenbuurt?
Mainly characteristic 1920s homes: upper and lower maisonettes, walk-up flats and family homes. The share of owner-occupied homes, at almost seven in ten, is relatively high, which makes the district popular with buyers.
Is the Bomenbuurt suitable for families?
Certainly. With schools, playgrounds and shops within walking distance and greenery such as the Bosjes van Poot within cycling distance, it is a pleasant, complete residential district for families, while first-time buyers and young professionals also love living here.
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