District of Loosduinen · The Hague
Loosduinen
Former village with its own centre, close to the dunes.
- Village-like
- Varied
- Affordable
- By the coast
Loosduinen is a former independent village on the western edge of The Hague, with a recognisable old centre and a village character. A varied, affordable district with a mix of old and post-war, within cycling distance of the dunes and Kijkduin.
The character of Loosduinen
Loosduinen is unlike most Hague districts: until 1923 it was an independent village, and you can still feel it. Around the Loosduinse Hoofdstraat and the old church the district has a recognisable, village-like heart, with post-war extensions around it. It is a varied, affordable district on the green western edge of the city, within cycling distance of the dunes and the beach at Kijkduin.
Location and surroundings
Loosduinen lies in the far west of The Hague, with a borough of its own that bears its name. The district borders Houtwijk, Waldeck and Kraayenstein, and the dunes and Kijkduin are close by. The shopping centre on the Loosduinse Hoofdstraat covers the daily shop.
Living and the property market
The housing supply is varied: from characterful homes in the old village centre to post-war family, upper-floor and walk-up flats and apartments. Owner-occupied and rented are roughly in balance, with predominantly affordable prices.
The market figures in this guide are indicative and apply to the whole Loosduinen area (including Houtwijk). A specific home’s value depends on type, location and condition. Curious what your home is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is Loosduinen right for?
Loosduinen suits anyone who wants village-like, affordable living close to the coast: families, movers, first-time buyers and nature lovers. Anyone after urban buzz or stately pre-war architecture will look sooner to a more central district.
Facts & figures
Loosduinen in figures
Objective key figures for Loosduinen, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
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 Loosduinen
Shopping
- Loosduinen shopping centre (Loosduinse Hoofdstraat)
- Supermarkets and market
- Specialist shops
Green & recreation
- Dunes and Kijkduin within cycling distance
- Neighbourhood parks and greenery
- Sports facilities
Daily
- Primary schools and childcare
- GPs and pharmacy
Frequently asked questions about Loosduinen
What characterises Loosduinen?
A former independent village with a recognisable old centre, now a varied district on the western edge of The Hague. Affordable, village-like in feel and close to the dunes and Kijkduin.
Is Houtwijk part of Loosduinen?
CBS counts the adjoining Houtwijk quarter under the same district (Loosduinen). The figures on this page therefore apply to that whole area.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
A mix: from homes in the historic village centre to post-war family, upper-floor and walk-up flats and apartments. Predominantly affordable.
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