District of Centrum · The Hague
Stationsbuurt
A lively, diverse city district right by Hollands Spoor.
- Lively
- Diverse
- Central
- Urban
- Well connected
The Stationsbuurt sits around Hollands Spoor station, within walking distance of the inner city. A densely built, diverse and lively district with many rental homes, an international population and excellent connections — popular with first-time buyers, students and commuters.
The character of the Stationsbuurt
The Stationsbuurt owes its name and its whole character to Hollands Spoor station. It’s a densely built, diverse and lively city district right up against the inner city, where people from all over the world come together. The connections are unbeatable: rail, tram and bus on your doorstep, and the centre and The Hague Central within walking distance.
It’s a real transit district in the best sense: many first-time buyers, students and international residents who value the central location, the affordability and the urban energy.
Location and surroundings
The Stationsbuurt lies between Hollands Spoor, the Old Centre and the Schilderswijk. The Stationsweg and the Wagenstraat form lively, international shopping streets, and the Huygenspark offers a green breathing space amid the dense building.
A brief history
The area emerged in the second half of the nineteenth century, when the railway and Hollands Spoor station drove the rapid build-up of the surroundings with maisonettes. That nineteenth-century origin is still clearly visible, complemented by new-build around the station and urban renewal.
Living and architecture
The housing consists mostly of 19th-century maisonettes, upper and lower maisonettes and apartments, complemented by new-build around the station. It’s a distinctly rental area: over eighty per cent is rented, a large part through housing associations. That makes the Stationsbuurt accessible, with many compact town homes that suit the young, mobile profile of the area.
The property market in the Stationsbuurt
With one of the lowest average property values in the city, the Stationsbuurt is an affordable entry point. For buyers the supply is limited but interesting, certainly given the central location and the developments around the station area.
The market figures in this guide are indicative. A home’s value depends on location, size, floor level and condition. Curious what your home in the Stationsbuurt is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is the Stationsbuurt right for?
The Stationsbuurt suits those who want to live centrally, well connected and affordably: first-time buyers, students, commuters and international workers. The unbeatable link by rail, tram and bus is decisive for many. Anyone seeking peace, space and a garden is better off in a residential area further from the station.
Facts & figures
Stationsbuurt in figures
Objective key figures for Stationsbuurt, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
71% single-person households · 15% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 289,000
- Housing stock
- 7,165
- Owner-occupied
- 14%
- Rental homes
- 86%
- Flats/apartments
- 91%
- Single-family homes
- 9%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.5 km
- GP practice
- 0.4 km
- School
- 0.6 km
- Day care
- 0.5 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 2,040
- Per 1,000 residents
- 155.4
- Home burglaries
- 15
- Bicycle theft
- 460
- Vandalism
- 112
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051827), 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 Stationsbuurt
Transport
- Hollands Spoor station (rail)
- Tram and bus interchange
- The Hague Central within easy reach
Shopping
- Stationsweg & Wagenstraat
- International specialist shops
- Supermarkets
Going out & daily
- Various cafés and eateries
- GPs and pharmacy
- Inner city within walking distance
Green
- Huygenspark
- Urban greenery and squares
Frequently asked questions about Stationsbuurt
What defines the Stationsbuurt?
A densely built, diverse and lively city district around Hollands Spoor station, within walking distance of the inner city. Many first-time buyers, students and international residents live here, and access by rail, tram and bus is excellent.
Is the Stationsbuurt affordable?
Relatively, yes. The average property value is among the lowest in the city and, with more than eighty per cent rental, it’s a genuine rental area, a large part of it housing-association owned. For buyers the supply is limited but accessible.
Why is registered crime relatively high?
As in many station areas, the large numbers of travellers and passers-by lead to above-average figures, especially bicycle theft. That says little about the residential streets themselves; the figures apply to the whole district around the station.
Who is the area right for?
Mainly first-time buyers, students, commuters and international workers who want to live centrally, well connected and affordably. Anyone seeking peace, space and a garden will look sooner to a residential area outside the centre.
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