District of Escamp · The Hague
Leyenburg
Post-war district with many owner-occupied homes and amenities nearby.
- Practical
- Amenities nearby
- Affordable
- Well connected
Leyenburg is a post-war district in the Escamp borough, notable for its high share of owner-occupied homes. With the HagaZiekenhuis hospital, the Leyweg and its own RandstadRail stop nearby, it is a practical, well-serviced district.
The character of Leyenburg
Leyenburg is a practical, well-serviced post-war district in the Escamp borough. What sets the district apart from many surrounding areas is its relatively high share of owner-occupied homes — well over half. With the HagaZiekenhuis, the shopping centre on the Leyweg and good public transport, you have everything within reach.
Location and surroundings
Leyenburg lies centrally in Escamp, between Morgenstond, Bouwlust and Moerwijk. The Leyweg with its shopping centre and the hospital forms the backbone of the district, and the Zuiderpark is within cycling distance. RandstadRail takes you quickly to the centre.
Living and the property market
The housing consists of post-war walk-up and gallery flats and family homes. The relatively high share of owner-occupied homes makes Leyenburg attractive to buyers who want affordable living with amenities within walking distance.
The market figures in this guide are indicative. A specific home’s value depends on type, location and condition. Curious what your home in Leyenburg is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is Leyenburg right for?
Leyenburg suits anyone who wants practical, affordable living with care, shops and public transport nearby: first-time buyers, movers, families on a mid-range budget and seniors. Anyone after stately architecture or urban buzz will look sooner to another district.
Facts & figures
Leyenburg in figures
Objective key figures for Leyenburg, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
51% single-person households · 27% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 282,000
- Housing stock
- 8,492
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
- Rental homes
- 45%
- Flats/apartments
- 90%
- Single-family homes
- 10%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.5 km
- GP practice
- 0.7 km
- School
- 0.6 km
- Day care
- 0.4 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 956
- Per 1,000 residents
- 56.2
- Home burglaries
- 16
- Bicycle theft
- 156
- Vandalism
- 101
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051832), 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 Leyenburg
Health & shopping
- HagaZiekenhuis (Leyweg site)
- Leyweg shopping centre
- Local supermarkets
Green & recreation
- Zuiderpark within cycling distance
- Local greenery and sports fields
Daily
- Primary schools and childcare
- GPs and pharmacy
Frequently asked questions about Leyenburg
What characterises Leyenburg?
A post-war district in Escamp with, unlike many surrounding districts, a relatively high share of owner-occupied homes. The HagaZiekenhuis, the Leyweg shopping centre and good public transport make it practical and well-serviced.
Is Leyenburg well connected?
Yes, with RandstadRail and bus you are quickly in the centre, and the ring roads are close by. The HagaZiekenhuis and the shopping centre are also around the corner.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
Mainly post-war walk-up and gallery flats and family homes. With well over half owner-occupied, Leyenburg is somewhat more accessible to buyers than some neighbouring districts, at an affordable price.
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