District of Loosduinen · The Hague
Meer en Bos
Green quarter around the park, close to the dunes.
- Green
- Quiet
- Park-like
- By the dunes
Meer en Bos is a green, quiet quarter in the Loosduinen borough, around the park of the same name and up against Bohemen and the Vogelwijk. Living among the greenery, within cycling distance of the dunes and the beach.
The character of Meer en Bos
Meer en Bos is a green, quiet quarter in the Loosduinen borough, named after and set around the park of the same name. With plenty of greenery, water and the proximity of the Bosjes van Poot and the dunes, it is a pleasant, natural living environment, up against Bohemen and the Vogelwijk.
Location and surroundings
Meer en Bos lies on the boundary of Loosduinen and Segbroek, with the park as its green centre. The dunes, the Bosjes van Poot and the beach are within cycling distance, and the amenities of Loosduinen are quickly reached.
Living and the property market
The housing supply consists of family homes, upper-floor and walk-up flats and a few semi-detached houses, embedded in greenery. It is a sought-after, quiet living environment.
Please note: the statistics on this page apply to the whole CBS district of Bohemen and Meer en Bos — 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 Meer en Bos right for?
Meer en Bos suits anyone seeking greenery, calm and the proximity of park, dune and beach: families, nature lovers and movers. Anyone after urban buzz will look sooner to a more central district.
Facts & figures
Meer en Bos in figures
Objective key figures for Meer en Bos, 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 Meer en Bos. The figures below apply to the CBS district of Bohemen and Meer en Bos, of which Meer en Bos is a part.
Age distribution
55% single-person households · 19% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 363,000
- Housing stock
- 3,119
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Rental homes
- 37%
- Flats/apartments
- 91%
- Single-family homes
- 9%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.5 km
- GP practice
- 0.8 km
- School
- 0.6 km
- Day care
- 0.5 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 274
- Per 1,000 residents
- 55.6
- Home burglaries
- 10
- Bicycle theft
- 47
- Vandalism
- 49
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051814), 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 Meer en Bos
Green & recreation
- Meer en Bos park
- Bosjes van Poot nearby
- Dunes and beach within cycling distance
Shopping & daily
- Local shops
- Loosduinen shopping centre nearby
- Primary schools in the area
Frequently asked questions about Meer en Bos
What characterises Meer en Bos?
A green, quiet quarter around the Meer en Bos park in Loosduinen, up against Bohemen and the Vogelwijk, within cycling distance of the dunes and the beach.
Why do the figures apply to a larger district?
CBS counts Meer en Bos together with the adjoining Bohemen as one district. The statistics on this page therefore apply to that whole area.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
A mix of family homes, upper-floor and walk-up flats and a few semi-detached houses, mostly with plenty of greenery around.
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