District of Escamp · The Hague
Vrederust
Quiet, green post-war quarter on the south-western edge.
- Quiet
- Green
- Affordable
- Family-friendly
Vrederust is a quiet, green post-war quarter in the Escamp borough, right next to Bouwlust. Spaciously laid out, affordable and family-friendly, with plenty of green strips and mostly social housing and family homes.
The character of Vrederust
Vrederust is the quiet, green sister of Bouwlust: a spaciously laid-out post-war quarter on the south-western edge of The Hague, with plenty of green strips, broad streets and affordable homes. It is a well-ordered, family-friendly living environment, away from the bustle of the city.
Location and surroundings
Vrederust borders Bouwlust and Morgenstond directly, in the Escamp borough. The shopping centre on the Leyweg and the Zuiderpark are a short distance away, and via the ring roads you are quickly out of the city. Together with Bouwlust it forms, in practice, one green residential district.
Living and the property market
The housing consists mostly of post-war walk-up and gallery flats and family homes with a garden, with a high share of social housing. That makes Vrederust one of the most affordable quarters in the city.
Please note: the statistics on this page apply to the whole CBS district of Bouwlust, of which Vrederust is a part — there are no separate CBS figures for the quarter itself. The market prices quoted are indicative; for a specific home, request a valuation.
Who is Vrederust right for?
Vrederust suits anyone seeking peace, space, greenery and affordability: families on a mid-range budget, first-time buyers, movers and seniors. Anyone after buzzing city life is better off in a more central district.
Facts & figures
Vrederust in figures
Objective key figures for Vrederust, 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 Vrederust. The figures below apply to the CBS district of Bouwlust, of which Vrederust is a part.
Age distribution
50% single-person households · 34% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 275,000
- Housing stock
- 12,877
- Owner-occupied
- 26%
- Rental homes
- 74%
- Flats/apartments
- 82%
- Single-family homes
- 18%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.6 km
- GP practice
- 0.8 km
- School
- 0.6 km
- Day care
- 0.5 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 1,783
- Per 1,000 residents
- 60.5
- Home burglaries
- 30
- Bicycle theft
- 130
- Vandalism
- 158
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051833), 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 Vrederust
Shopping
- Bouwlust/Leyweg shopping centre
- Local supermarkets
Green & recreation
- Plenty of local greenery and gardens
- Zuiderpark within cycling distance
- Sports facilities
Daily
- Primary schools and childcare
- GPs nearby
Frequently asked questions about Vrederust
Where is Vrederust?
Vrederust is a post-war quarter in the Escamp borough, right next to Bouwlust on the south-western edge of The Hague. In everyday speech people often refer to “Bouwlust and Vrederust” as one whole.
Why do the figures apply to a larger district?
CBS does not publish separate figures for Vrederust; the quarter falls under the larger CBS district of Bouwlust. The statistics on this page therefore apply to that whole district, not specifically to Vrederust.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
Mostly post-war walk-up and gallery flats and family homes with a garden, largely social housing. It is a quiet, affordable quarter with plenty of greenery.
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