District of Laak · The Hague
Laakkwartier
Densely built, diverse pre-war city district by the water.
- Urban
- Diverse
- Affordable
- Central
The Laakkwartier is a densely built, diverse pre-war city district in the Laak borough, along the Laakhaven and the railway lines. Affordable, lively and centrally located, with mostly upper-floor flats and an international population.
The character of the Laakkwartier
The Laakkwartier is a genuine, densely built city district: pre-war, diverse and lively, situated along the Laakhaven and the railway lines that give the Laak borough its name. It is affordable and central, with an international population and an urban energy you won’t find in the quiet outer suburbs.
In recent years there has been extensive development along the water, with new-build complementing the older stock.
Location and surroundings
The Laakkwartier lies between Hollands Spoor station, the Binckhorst and Rustenburg-Oostbroek. The inner city is within cycling distance and the ring roads are quickly reached. Shops are concentrated around the Goeverneurlaan and in the neighbourhood streets.
Living and the property market
The housing consists mostly of pre-war upper-floor and walk-up flats and upper and lower maisonettes, complemented by new-build along the quaysides. It is an affordable rental district, with a low average home value and opportunities for buyers and investors.
The market figures in this guide are indicative and apply to the whole Laakkwartier–Spoorwijk area. A specific home’s value depends on location, floor area and condition. Curious what your home is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is the Laakkwartier right for?
The Laakkwartier suits anyone who wants to live centrally and affordably in a lively, diverse city district: first-time buyers, international residents, investors and movers. Anyone seeking peace, space and a garden will look sooner to a greener district.
Facts & figures
Laakkwartier in figures
Objective key figures for Laakkwartier, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
56% single-person households · 26% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 249,000
- Housing stock
- 21,095
- Owner-occupied
- 29%
- Rental homes
- 70%
- Flats/apartments
- 90%
- Single-family homes
- 10%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.5 km
- GP practice
- 0.6 km
- School
- 0.5 km
- Day care
- 0.4 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 3,140
- Per 1,000 residents
- 70.2
- Home burglaries
- 30
- Bicycle theft
- 415
- Vandalism
- 274
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051838), 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 Laakkwartier
Shopping
- Goeverneurlaan & local shops
- International specialist shops
- Supermarkets
Green & water
- Laakhaven and quaysides
- Neighbourhood squares
- Zuiderpark at a distance
Daily
- Primary schools and childcare
- GPs and pharmacy
Frequently asked questions about Laakkwartier
What characterises the Laakkwartier?
A densely built, diverse pre-war city district along the Laakhaven and the railway lines. Affordable and central, with mostly upper-floor flats and an international population.
Are the Laakkwartier, Spoorwijk and Laakhavens counted together?
Yes. CBS counts the Laakkwartier together with Spoorwijk and the Laakhaven quarters as one district. The figures on this page therefore apply to that whole area.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
Mostly pre-war upper-floor, walk-up and upper/lower maisonettes, with new-build along the water. It is an affordable rental district with opportunities for buyers.
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