District of Scheveningen · The Hague

Scheveningen Bad

The buzzing seaside resort with boulevard, pier and sea views.

  • Seaside
  • Buzzing
  • Touristy
  • Lively

Scheveningen Bad is the buzzing seaside resort of The Hague: the boulevard, the pier, the Kurhaus and a broad beach full of hospitality and events. Here you live mostly in apartments with sea views, right in the coastal bustle.

The character of Scheveningen Bad

Scheveningen Bad is the seaside resort everyone knows: the broad boulevard, the Pier, the monumental Kurhaus, the casino and a beach full of pavilions and events. It is buzzing, touristy and lively — the nightlife heart of the Hague coast. Here you live with the sea and all the bustle on the doorstep, mostly in apartments with sea views.

Location and surroundings

Scheveningen Bad lies along the coast, between Scheveningen Dorp and the Belgisch Park. The boulevard, the pier and the beach are on the doorstep, with shops, hospitality and nightlife within walking distance. Tram and bus connect the district with the centre.

Living and the property market

The housing supply consists mainly of apartments with sea views and new-build on the boulevard, complemented by upper-floor flats and a few villas. The seaside location makes for a high price per square metre, with a premium on sea views.

Please note: the statistics on this page apply to the whole CBS district of Scheveningen (village, resort and harbour combined). The market prices quoted are indicative; for a specific home, request a valuation.

Who is Scheveningen Bad right for?

Scheveningen Bad suits anyone who wants to live by the sea and right in the bustle: lovers of beach and nightlife, couples, singles and second-home buyers. Anyone seeking peace and space will opt sooner for a villa district or the quieter Kijkduin.

Facts & figures

Scheveningen Bad in figures

Objective key figures for Scheveningen Bad, 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 Scheveningen Bad. The figures below apply to the CBS district of Scheveningen, of which Scheveningen Bad is a part.

19,335 Residents
8,387/km² Density
10,505 Households
1.8 People per household

Age distribution

0–15 yrs 14%
15–25 yrs 11%
25–45 yrs 29%
45–65 yrs 27%
65+ yrs 20%

52% single-person households · 24% with children

Housing & market

Average property value (WOZ)
€ 425,000
Housing stock
10,984
Owner-occupied
49%
Rental homes
50%
Flats/apartments
83%
Single-family homes
17%

Nearby amenities

Average distance to the nearest…

Large supermarket
0.7 km
GP practice
0.5 km
School
0.8 km
Day care
0.5 km

Safety

Registered crimes in this neighbourhood

Total crimes (2025)
1,376
Per 1,000 residents
71.2
Home burglaries
17
Bicycle theft
200
Vandalism
146

Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051807), 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 Scheveningen Bad

Coast & recreation

  • Scheveningen boulevard and Pier
  • Broad beach and beach pavilions
  • Kurhaus and events

Shopping & nightlife

  • Shops and hospitality on the boulevard
  • Casino and theatres
  • Supermarkets

Daily

  • GPs and pharmacy
  • Scheveningen Dorp amenities nearby

Frequently asked questions about Scheveningen Bad

What characterises Scheveningen Bad?

The buzzing seaside resort of The Hague: boulevard, pier, Kurhaus, casino and a broad beach full of hospitality and events. Here you live mostly in apartments with sea views, right in the bustle.

Are the resort, village and harbour counted together?

Yes. CBS counts the whole of Scheveningen (village, resort and harbour) as one district. The statistics on this page therefore apply to that entire coastal area.

What kinds of homes will you find here?

Mostly apartments with sea views and new-build on the boulevard, complemented by upper-floor flats and a few villas. Living by the sea, in the higher segment per square metre.

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