District of Segbroek · The Hague
Heesterbuurt
Quiet, small-scale quarter in Segbroek, close to the shops.
- Quiet
- Small-scale
- Central in Segbroek
- Characterful
The Heesterbuurt is a small, quiet quarter in Segbroek, with streets named after shrubs. Located by the lively Valkenboskwartier and the shops of the Fahrenheitstraat and Thomsonlaan, the quarter offers characterful 1910s–20s homes a stone’s throw from all amenities.
The character of the Heesterbuurt
The Heesterbuurt is one of the smallest and quietest little quarters of Segbroek: a well-ordered cluster of characterful 1910s–20s homes, with streets named after shrubs (ornamental bushes). It is a pleasant, understated place to live, just outside the bustle but a stone’s throw from all amenities.
Where the adjoining Valkenboskwartier buzzes with activity, the Heesterbuurt is the quiet little brother: small-scale and residential, with the shops of the Fahrenheitstraat and Thomsonlaan around the corner.
Location and surroundings
The Heesterbuurt lies in the Segbroek borough, up against the Valkenboskwartier and close to the Bloemenbuurt and the Vruchtenbuurt. The shopping streets of the Fahrenheitstraat and Thomsonlaan are within walking distance, and the Bosjes van Poot and the dunes are quickly reached by bike.
Living and the property market
The housing supply consists mostly of characterful 1910s–20s homes: upper-floor flats, upper and lower maisonettes and walk-up flats, with the odd family home. It is a quiet, popular quarter for those who want small-scale living with the city within reach.
Please note: the statistics on this page apply to the whole CBS district of Valkenboskwartier, of which the Heesterbuurt is a part — there are no separate CBS figures for the quarter itself. The market prices quoted are indicative; for a specific home, request a valuation.
Who is the Heesterbuurt right for?
The Heesterbuurt suits anyone seeking calm and a small-scale, characterful living environment, with shops and amenities within walking distance: first-time buyers, young professionals and movers within Segbroek. Anyone after buzzing city life will look sooner to the adjoining Valkenbos or Regentessekwartier.
Facts & figures
Heesterbuurt in figures
Objective key figures for Heesterbuurt, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Please note: CBS does not publish separate figures for Heesterbuurt. The figures below apply to the CBS district of Valkenboskwartier, of which Heesterbuurt is a part.
Age distribution
55% single-person households · 24% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 333,000
- Housing stock
- 9,878
- Owner-occupied
- 49%
- Rental homes
- 51%
- Flats/apartments
- 93%
- Single-family homes
- 7%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.5 km
- GP practice
- 0.4 km
- School
- 0.6 km
- Day care
- 0.4 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 1,005
- Per 1,000 residents
- 54.5
- Home burglaries
- 21
- Bicycle theft
- 170
- Vandalism
- 125
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051820), 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 Heesterbuurt
Shopping
- Fahrenheitstraat nearby
- Thomsonlaan
- Local shops and supermarkets
Green & recreation
- Neighbourhood squares
- Bosjes van Poot within cycling distance
- Sports facilities nearby
Education & daily
- Primary schools a short distance away
- GPs and pharmacy
Frequently asked questions about Heesterbuurt
Where is the Heesterbuurt?
The Heesterbuurt is a small quarter in the Segbroek borough, adjoining the Valkenboskwartier and close to the shopping streets Fahrenheitstraat and Thomsonlaan. The streets are named after shrubs (ornamental bushes).
Why do the figures apply to a larger district?
CBS does not publish separate figures for the Heesterbuurt itself; the quarter falls under the larger CBS district of Valkenboskwartier. The statistics on this page therefore apply to that whole district, not specifically to the Heesterbuurt.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
Mainly characterful 1910s–20s homes: upper-floor flats, upper and lower maisonettes and walk-up flats, with a few family homes. A quiet, small-scale quarter within walking distance of the amenities of Segbroek.
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