District of Loosduinen · The Hague
Houtwijk
Green, child-friendly 1970s–80s district with many family homes.
- Green
- Child-friendly
- Spacious
- Quiet
Houtwijk is a green, spaciously laid-out residential district in the Loosduinen borough, built in the 1970s and ’80s with the characteristic home clusters of that era. Mostly family homes, plenty of greenery and low-car streets make it a popular, child-friendly family district.
The character of Houtwijk
Houtwijk is a green, child-friendly family district in the Loosduinen borough, built in the 1970s and ’80s. Characteristic are the low-car home clusters (woonerven), the winding little streets and the abundant local greenery — a typical product of the urban planning of that period, aimed at safe and quiet living for families.
It is a pleasant, well-ordered residential district, within cycling distance of the dunes and the beach at Kijkduin.
Location and surroundings
Houtwijk lies in the west of The Hague, up against Loosduinen, Waldeck and Kraayenstein. Shopping centres, schools and Kijkduin beach are a short distance away, and via the ring roads you are quickly out of the city.
Living and the property market
The housing stock consists mostly of family homes with a garden and terraced homes on home clusters, complemented by apartments. It is a quiet, ground-level family district with affordable prices.
Please note: the statistics on this page apply to the whole CBS district of Loosduinen, of which Houtwijk 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 Houtwijk right for?
Houtwijk suits families seeking space, greenery and a safe, child-friendly setting, and movers who want a family home with a garden. Anyone after urban buzz or pre-war architecture will look sooner to a more central district.
Facts & figures
Houtwijk in figures
Objective key figures for Houtwijk, 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 Houtwijk. The figures below apply to the CBS district of Loosduinen, of which Houtwijk is a part.
Age distribution
42% single-person households · 32% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 325,000
- Housing stock
- 8,751
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Rental homes
- 52%
- Flats/apartments
- 64%
- Single-family homes
- 36%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.6 km
- GP practice
- 0.6 km
- School
- 0.5 km
- Day care
- 0.6 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 1,199
- Per 1,000 residents
- 66.8
- Home burglaries
- 21
- Bicycle theft
- 124
- Vandalism
- 139
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051817), 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 Houtwijk
Shopping
- Local shopping centre
- Loosduinen shopping centre nearby
- Supermarkets
Green & recreation
- Plenty of local greenery and play areas
- Low-car home clusters
- Dunes within cycling distance
Education
- Primary schools in the district
- Nurseries
Frequently asked questions about Houtwijk
What characterises Houtwijk?
A green, spaciously laid-out 1970s–80s district with the characteristic low-car home clusters of that era. Mostly family homes, child-friendly and quiet.
Why do the figures apply to a larger district?
CBS counts Houtwijk under the larger CBS district of Loosduinen. The statistics on this page therefore apply to that whole area, not specifically to Houtwijk.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
Mainly family homes with a garden and terraced homes on home clusters, complemented by apartments. A typical, green family district from the 1970s and ’80s.
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