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.
Age distribution
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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