District of Loosduinen · The Hague
Ockenburgh
Green estate and recreation area by Kijkduin and the dunes.
- Green
- Estate
- Quiet
- By the dunes
Ockenburgh is mainly a green estate and recreation area on the south-western edge of The Hague, by Kijkduin and the dunes. With the Ockenburgh estate, woodland and recreation, it is a natural, quiet setting with a limited number of homes.
The character of Ockenburgh
Ockenburgh is first and foremost nature: a green estate and recreation area on the south-western edge of The Hague, with the historic Ockenburgh estate, woodland, dunes and ample room for walking and cycling. Here you live among the greenery, in a quiet, natural setting a stone’s throw from the beach at Kijkduin.
Location and surroundings
Ockenburgh lies up against Kijkduin, Loosduinen and the dunes. It is a green, recreational zone; for shops and amenities it leans on nearby Kijkduin and Loosduinen.
Living and the property market
The limited housing supply consists of homes among the greenery, mostly spacious and detached. Because of the natural location and the scarcity, prices are in the higher segment.
Please note: the statistics on this page apply to the whole CBS district of Kijkduin and Ockenburgh — there are no separate CBS figures for Ockenburgh itself. The market prices quoted are indicative; for a specific home, request a valuation.
Who is Ockenburgh right for?
Ockenburgh suits nature lovers who want quiet, green living, with woodland, dune and beach on the doorstep. Anyone seeking amenities, neighbourhood life and buzz will opt sooner for Kijkduin or Loosduinen.
Facts & figures
Ockenburgh in figures
Objective key figures for Ockenburgh, 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 Ockenburgh. The figures below apply to the CBS district of Kijkduin and Ockenburgh, of which Ockenburgh is a part.
Age distribution
43% single-person households · 24% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 670,000
- Housing stock
- 1,673
- Owner-occupied
- 53%
- Rental homes
- 47%
- Flats/apartments
- 51%
- Single-family homes
- 49%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.8 km
- GP practice
- 1.8 km
- School
- 1.4 km
- Day care
- 0.8 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 322
- Per 1,000 residents
- 87.0
- Home burglaries
- 11
- Bicycle theft
- 96
- Vandalism
- 43
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051815), 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 Ockenburgh
Nature & recreation
- Ockenburgh estate
- Woodland and dunes
- Walking and cycling routes
Coast
- Kijkduin beach nearby
- Boulevard and hospitality
Daily
- Amenities of Kijkduin and Loosduinen nearby
Frequently asked questions about Ockenburgh
Is Ockenburgh a residential district?
Only to a limited extent. Ockenburgh is mainly a green estate and recreation area by Kijkduin; relatively few people live here, among the greenery and close to the dunes.
Why do the figures apply to a larger district?
CBS counts Ockenburgh together with the seaside resort of Kijkduin as one district. The statistics on this page therefore apply to that whole area.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
A limited number of homes among the greenery, mostly spacious and detached, in a natural setting.
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