District of Escamp · The Hague
Morgenstond
Spacious post-war district with affordable homes and plenty of greenery.
- Green
- Spaciously laid out
- Affordable
- Diverse
Morgenstond is a post-war district in the Escamp borough, spaciously laid out according to the neighbourhood concept, with plenty of greenery and mostly affordable homes. A diverse, family-friendly district with a high share of social housing, undergoing extensive renewal.
The character of Morgenstond
Morgenstond is a spacious, green post-war district in the Escamp borough, laid out in the 1950s according to the neighbourhood concept: homes in rows and blocks of flats, generously embedded in public greenery, with amenities at neighbourhood level. It is a well-ordered, diverse district with mostly affordable homes.
Like the surrounding Escamp districts, Morgenstond has a high share of social housing, and substantial investment in renewal has been made in recent years.
Location and surroundings
Morgenstond lies centrally in Escamp, between Bouwlust, Moerwijk and Leyenburg. The shopping centre on the Leyweg and the Zuiderpark are a short distance away, and via the ring roads you are quickly out of the city.
Living and the property market
The housing consists mostly of post-war walk-up and gallery flats and family homes, with a high share of social housing and new-build from urban renewal. The low average home value makes Morgenstond an accessible entry point for first-time buyers and families.
The market figures in this guide are indicative. A specific home’s value depends on type, location and condition. Curious what your home in Morgenstond is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is Morgenstond right for?
Morgenstond suits anyone seeking space, greenery and affordability: families on a mid-range budget, first-time buyers, movers and seniors. Anyone after stately architecture or urban buzz will look sooner to a more central district.
Facts & figures
Morgenstond in figures
Objective key figures for Morgenstond, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
52% single-person households · 31% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 262,000
- Housing stock
- 10,161
- Owner-occupied
- 24%
- Rental homes
- 76%
- Flats/apartments
- 90%
- Single-family homes
- 10%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.5 km
- GP practice
- 0.5 km
- School
- 0.5 km
- Day care
- 0.4 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 1,769
- Per 1,000 residents
- 85.1
- Home burglaries
- 30
- Bicycle theft
- 116
- Vandalism
- 159
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051834), 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 Morgenstond
Shopping
- Leyweg shopping centre nearby
- Local shops and supermarkets
Green & recreation
- Zuiderpark within cycling distance
- Plenty of local greenery and small parks
- Sports facilities
Daily
- Primary schools and childcare
- GPs and health centres
Frequently asked questions about Morgenstond
What characterises Morgenstond?
A spaciously laid-out post-war district with plenty of greenery and affordable homes, mostly social housing. Like the surrounding Escamp districts, Morgenstond is undergoing extensive renewal.
Is Morgenstond affordable?
Yes, the average home value is among the lowest in the city. For buyers there are mainly family homes and apartments at a sharp price.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
Mostly post-war walk-up and gallery flats and family homes, with a high share of social housing and new-build from urban renewal.
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