Valkenboskwartier

The character of the Valkenboskwartier

The Valkenboskwartier is urban through and through: densely built, lively and full of character. Together with the adjoining Regentessekwartier it forms the well-known pairing “Regentesse-Valkenbos”, one of the most dynamic and diverse parts of The Hague. It is a district of buzz, entrepreneurship and affordable city homes, popular with first-time buyers and young city-dwellers.

With more than eighteen thousand residents on a compact area, it is one of the most densely populated districts of the city — and you feel it: busy streets, shops and hospitality on every corner.

Location and surroundings

The Valkenboskwartier lies in the Segbroek borough and borders the Regentessekwartier, the Bomenbuurt and Duinoord. The Fahrenheitstraat and the Weimarstraat — two lively shopping streets — lie along the edges of the district. The centre is within cycling distance and the dunes and the beach are quickly reached.

A brief history

The Valkenboskwartier arose, like the Regentes, around 1900 during the rapid growth of The Hague. Densely built blocks with upper-floor flats rose for workers and the lower middle class. That origin is still clearly visible in the fine-grained street structure and the characteristic façade rows.

Living and architecture

The housing stock consists almost entirely of multi-family homes: upper-floor flats, upper and lower maisonettes and walk-up flats from around 1900. They are usually more compact city homes, which makes the district especially suitable for first-time buyers, couples and singles. Owner-occupied and rented are roughly in balance.

With the lowest average home value of the districts in this guide, the Valkenboskwartier is an accessible entry-level district — with plenty of potential for those wanting to renovate or make more sustainable.

The property market in the Valkenboskwartier

The Valkenboskwartier is a lively, up-and-coming market. The low entry prices and the central location make the district popular with first-time buyers and investors, and more and more is being invested in homes and the neighbourhood. Well-renovated city homes find a buyer quickly.

The market figures in this guide are indicative. A specific home’s value depends on location, floor area and condition. Curious what your home in the Valkenboskwartier is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.

Who is the Valkenboskwartier right for?

The Valkenboskwartier suits anyone who wants urban, affordable and lively living with the centre within reach: first-time buyers, young professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs. Anyone seeking peace, space and a large garden will look sooner to the nearby Bomen- or Bloemenbuurt — but for those who love a buzzing, authentic city district, “Valkenbos” offers plenty of value for money.