District of Leidschenveen-Ypenburg · The Hague
Hoornwijk
Small, mixed living and working area by Ypenburg and the A4.
- Small-scale
- Well connected
- Mixed
Hoornwijk is a small, mixed living and working area on the edge of Leidschenveen-Ypenburg, by the A4. Alongside business activity there is a limited supply of homes, in a well-connected location between Ypenburg and Rijswijk.
The character of Hoornwijk
Hoornwijk is a small, mixed living and working area on the edge of Leidschenveen-Ypenburg, up against the A4. It is not a classic residential district: alongside a limited number of homes there is mainly business activity. For anyone who wants small, excellently connected living, with the amenities of Ypenburg around the corner, it is a practical base.
Location and surroundings
Hoornwijk lies on the south-western edge of the Leidschenveen-Ypenburg borough, by the A4 and the boundary with Rijswijk. The amenities, shops and public transport of Ypenburg are close by.
Living and the property market
The limited housing supply consists of family homes, apartments and live-work units, interwoven with business activity. It is a mixed area, suitable for anyone who puts accessibility first.
Please note: Hoornwijk has few residents, so figures “per 1,000 residents” are less representative. The market prices quoted are indicative; for a specific home, request a valuation.
Who is Hoornwijk right for?
Hoornwijk suits commuters and entrepreneurs who put accessibility first and want to live small. Anyone seeking neighbourhood life, greenery and ample amenities will opt sooner for neighbouring Ypenburg or Leidschenveen.
Facts & figures
Hoornwijk in figures
Objective key figures for Hoornwijk, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
51% single-person households · 34% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 478,000
- Housing stock
- 418
- Owner-occupied
- 43%
- Rental homes
- 57%
- Flats/apartments
- 59%
- Single-family homes
- 41%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 1.7 km
- GP practice
- 1 km
- School
- 0.9 km
- Day care
- 0.9 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 255
- Per 1,000 residents
- 257.6
- Home burglaries
- 0
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Vandalism
- 26
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051841), 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 Hoornwijk
Work
- Business activity and offices
- Close to a business park
Accessibility
- Direct link to the A4
- Tram and bus towards Ypenburg
Daily
- Ypenburg amenities nearby
Frequently asked questions about Hoornwijk
What kind of area is Hoornwijk?
A small, mixed living and working area on the edge of Leidschenveen-Ypenburg, by the A4. Relatively few people live here; the supply consists of homes alongside business activity.
Why are the figures per resident less representative?
Because few people live here but there is a lot of business activity, figures “per 1,000 residents” (such as safety) are statistically less reliable for the residential area itself.
Is Hoornwijk well connected?
Yes, with a direct link to the A4 and RandstadRail and Ypenburg amenities nearby, accessibility is excellent.
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