District of Scheveningen · The Hague
Duindorp
Close-knit, renewed working-class quarter by the harbour and the dunes.
- Seaside
- Close-knit
- Renewed
- Working-class
Duindorp is a close-knit, characterful working-class quarter on the coast, between the harbour of Scheveningen and the dunes. Originally a fishing quarter, now extensively renewed with a lot of new-build — with a strong community and the beach on the doorstep.
The character of Duindorp
Duindorp is a quarter with a soul: a close-knit, characterful working-class quarter on the coast, between the harbour of Scheveningen and the dunes. Originally a fishing quarter with a strong identity of its own, Duindorp has been thoroughly renewed over recent decades — much of the old building made way for new-build. What remained is the pronounced sense of community and the location right by the sea.
Location and surroundings
Duindorp lies on the coast, up against the harbour of Scheveningen and Scheveningen Dorp, with the beach and dunes directly on the doorstep. Shops and schools lie in or right by the quarter, and tram and bus connect Duindorp with the centre.
Living and the property market
After the urban renewal, the housing supply consists mainly of family homes, upper-floor and walk-up flats and new-build. There is a relatively high share of social housing, complemented by owner-occupied homes. The seaside location makes the quarter sought-after.
The market figures in this guide are indicative. A specific home’s value depends on type, location and proximity to the sea. Curious what your home in Duindorp is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is Duindorp right for?
Duindorp suits anyone who wants to live by the sea in a close-knit, characterful quarter: families, movers and coast and nature lovers. Anyone after a stately villa or buzzing nightlife will look sooner to another coastal district.
Facts & figures
Duindorp in figures
Objective key figures for Duindorp, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
44% single-person households · 34% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 377,000
- Housing stock
- 2,840
- Owner-occupied
- 43%
- Rental homes
- 57%
- Flats/apartments
- 72%
- Single-family homes
- 28%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.4 km
- GP practice
- 1.4 km
- School
- 0.4 km
- Day care
- 0.4 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 265
- Per 1,000 residents
- 46.2
- Home burglaries
- 3
- Bicycle theft
- 41
- Vandalism
- 44
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051808), 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 Duindorp
Coast & harbour
- Scheveningen harbour
- Beach and dunes on the doorstep
- Zuiderstrand
Shopping & daily
- Local shops
- Supermarkets
- Primary schools and childcare
Recreation
- Walking and cycling routes along the coast
- Sports facilities
Frequently asked questions about Duindorp
What characterises Duindorp?
A close-knit, characterful working-class quarter on the coast, originally a fishing quarter. After a thorough urban renewal with a lot of new-build, it is a pleasant residential quarter with a strong community and the beach on the doorstep.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
After the renewal, mainly family homes, upper-floor and walk-up flats and new-build. There is a relatively high share of social housing, complemented by owner-occupied homes.
Is Duindorp suitable for families?
Yes, with family homes, schools and the beach and dunes around the corner, it is a pleasant, child-friendly coastal quarter with a strong sense of community.
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