District of Scheveningen · The Hague
Scheveningen Dorp
The historic fishing village by the harbour and the beach.
- Seaside
- Historic
- Close-knit
- Urban
Scheveningen Dorp is the historic, densely built fishing heart of Scheveningen, around the harbour and the old Keizerstraat. A characterful, close-knit coastal district with an identity of its own, within walking distance of beach, boulevard and harbour.
The character of Scheveningen Dorp
Scheveningen Dorp is the beating, historic heart of the seaside resort: the old fishing village around the harbour and the Keizerstraat, with narrow streets, a dialect of its own and a strong sense of community. Where Scheveningen Bad revolves around tourism and nightlife, the Dorp is authentic and village-like — a characterful coastal district with an unmistakable identity.
Here you live within walking distance of beach, boulevard and harbour, right in the lively coastal culture of The Hague.
Location and surroundings
Scheveningen Dorp lies around the harbour, between the beach, Scheveningen Bad and Duindorp. The harbour with its fish market and fish restaurants, the Keizerstraat and the beach are all close by, and tram and bus connect the district with the centre.
Living and the property market
The housing supply ranges from historic fishermen’s cottages and upper-floor flats in the old core to apartments and new-build by the harbour. The seaside location keeps the price per square metre firm, with plenty of variation by street and type.
The market figures in this guide are indicative and apply to the whole of Scheveningen. A specific home’s value depends heavily on location, sea view and condition. Curious what your home is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is Scheveningen Dorp right for?
Scheveningen Dorp suits anyone who wants to live by the sea with a village-like, authentic atmosphere: first-time buyers, couples, families and lovers of coastal culture. Anyone seeking peace and space in greenery will look sooner to a villa district; anyone wanting buzzing nightlife, to Scheveningen Bad.
Facts & figures
Scheveningen Dorp in figures
Objective key figures for Scheveningen Dorp, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
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 Dorp
Coast & harbour
- Beach and boulevard
- Scheveningen harbour
- Fish market and fish restaurants
Shopping
- Keizerstraat
- Local shops and supermarkets
- Markets
Daily
- Primary schools and childcare
- GPs and pharmacy
Frequently asked questions about Scheveningen Dorp
What characterises Scheveningen Dorp?
The historic, densely built fishing heart of Scheveningen, around the harbour and the old Keizerstraat. A characterful coastal district with a strong identity of its own and a close-knit community.
Are the village, resort and harbour counted together?
Yes. CBS counts the whole of Scheveningen (village, resort and harbour) as one district. The figures on this page therefore apply to that entire coastal area.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
From historic fishermen’s cottages and upper-floor flats in the old core to apartments and new-build by the harbour. Living by the sea, across various price brackets.
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