District of Segbroek · The Hague
Vruchtenbuurt
Quiet, sought-after family district with many owner-occupied homes.
- Quiet
- Family-friendly
- Popular
- Characterful
- Green
The Vruchtenbuurt is a quiet, sought-after residential district in Segbroek with streets named after fruits. With by far the most owner-occupied homes in the area, spacious 1920s–30s houses and an emphatically family character, it is one of the most pleasant residential districts of western The Hague.
The character of the Vruchtenbuurt
The Vruchtenbuurt is one of those districts where people settle down and stay. Quiet, green and with streets named after fruits, it is an emphatically family-friendly quarter in the west of The Hague. Spacious 1920s–30s homes, many owner-occupied, and a close-knit neighbourhood atmosphere make it a popular place to start a family.
Unlike the lively neighbouring districts of Regentesse and Valkenbos, the Vruchtenbuurt breathes calm and permanence. At the same time the shops of the Thomsonlaan and the Loosduinseweg, and the Bosjes van Poot, are all close by.
Location and surroundings
The Vruchtenbuurt lies in the Segbroek borough and borders the Bomenbuurt, the Bloemenbuurt and the Valkenboskwartier. Via the Loosduinseweg and the main roads the district is well connected with the rest of the city, and the dunes and the beach are within cycling distance.
A brief history
The Vruchtenbuurt was mainly laid out in the 1920s and ’30s, in the great wave of expansion of The Hague towards the west that also produced the Bomen-, Bloemen- and Vogelwijk. The spacious layout and the fruit names fit the ideals of that time: light, air and greenery for the growing middle class.
Living and architecture
The housing supply consists of characterful 1920s–30s homes: family houses, upper and lower maisonettes and walk-up flats, mostly with a garden. What sets the Vruchtenbuurt apart is the high share of owner-occupied homes — around eight in ten — and an average household size clearly above that of the urban districts. It is, in short, a true district of families and homeowners.
The property market in the Vruchtenbuurt
The Vruchtenbuurt is a sought-after, stable market. Spacious family homes with a garden are scarce and therefore in demand, and the calm and green character keep demand high. Movers within Segbroek happily end up here.
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 Vruchtenbuurt is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is the Vruchtenbuurt right for?
The Vruchtenbuurt is ideal for families and movers seeking peace, space and an owner-occupied home with a garden, without being far from the city. Lovers of characterful 1930s homes are well served here. Anyone after buzzing city life will feel more at home in the nearby Regentesse or Valkenboskwartier.
Facts & figures
Vruchtenbuurt in figures
Objective key figures for Vruchtenbuurt, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
37% single-person households · 36% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 443,000
- Housing stock
- 4,600
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Rental homes
- 21%
- Flats/apartments
- 83%
- Single-family homes
- 17%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 1 km
- GP practice
- 0.4 km
- School
- 0.5 km
- Day care
- 0.3 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 393
- Per 1,000 residents
- 39.4
- Home burglaries
- 5
- Bicycle theft
- 117
- Vandalism
- 36
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051819), 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 Vruchtenbuurt
Shopping
- Shops on the Loosduinseweg
- Thomsonlaan nearby
- Local supermarkets
Green & recreation
- Neighbourhood squares and playgrounds
- Bosjes van Poot within cycling distance
- Sports facilities nearby
Education
- Primary schools a short distance away
- Nurseries
Daily
- GPs and pharmacy
- Fresh-food specialists
Frequently asked questions about Vruchtenbuurt
What makes the Vruchtenbuurt attractive?
The Vruchtenbuurt is quiet, green and emphatically family-friendly, with spacious 1920s–30s homes, schools and playgrounds nearby. The high share of owner-occupied homes gives the district a stable, owner-occupied character.
How many owner-occupied homes does the Vruchtenbuurt have?
Many: around eight in ten homes are owner-occupied — the highest share of the Segbroek districts in this guide. That makes the quarter popular with families who want to settle for the longer term.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
Mainly characterful 1920s–30s homes: family houses, upper and lower maisonettes and walk-up flats, often with a garden. The average household size is above that of the urban districts — a true family quarter.
Is the Vruchtenbuurt a safe district?
Recorded crime per resident is among the lowest of the districts in this guide, fitting its quiet, residential character. The figures on this page give the whole-district total.
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