District of Loosduinen · The Hague
Waldeck
Spacious, green post-war district with affordable homes.
- Green
- Spacious
- Affordable
- Quiet
Waldeck is a spacious, green post-war district in the Loosduinen borough, with a mix of flats and family homes. Affordable, quiet and within cycling distance of the dunes — a practical, family-friendly residential district on the western edge of the city.
The character of Waldeck
Waldeck is a spacious, green post-war district in the Loosduinen borough, built in the 1960s and ’70s. With a mix of flats and family homes, plenty of local greenery and a quiet atmosphere, it is a practical, family-friendly residential district on the western edge of The Hague — affordable and within cycling distance of the dunes.
Location and surroundings
Waldeck borders Loosduinen, Houtwijk and Bohemen, and lies a short distance from the dunes and the beach at Kijkduin. Shopping centres, schools and amenities are close by, and via the ring roads you are quickly out of the city.
Living and the property market
The housing supply consists of post-war walk-up and gallery flats and family homes with a garden, complemented by apartments. Owner-occupied and rented are roughly evenly split, with predominantly affordable prices.
The market figures in this guide are indicative. A specific home’s value depends on type, location and condition. Curious what your home in Waldeck is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is Waldeck right for?
Waldeck suits anyone seeking space, greenery and affordability: families on a mid-range budget, first-time buyers, movers and seniors. Anyone after urban buzz or pre-war architecture will look sooner to a more central district.
Facts & figures
Waldeck in figures
Objective key figures for Waldeck, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
53% single-person households · 23% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 308,000
- Housing stock
- 10,020
- Owner-occupied
- 43%
- Rental homes
- 57%
- Flats/apartments
- 82%
- Single-family homes
- 18%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.7 km
- GP practice
- 0.6 km
- School
- 0.5 km
- Day care
- 0.5 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 788
- Per 1,000 residents
- 44.6
- Home burglaries
- 13
- Bicycle theft
- 110
- Vandalism
- 84
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051818), 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 Waldeck
Shopping
- Local shopping centre
- Loosduinen shopping centre nearby
- Supermarkets
Green & recreation
- Plenty of local greenery
- Dunes within cycling distance
- Sports facilities
Education & daily
- Primary schools and childcare
- GPs and pharmacy
Frequently asked questions about Waldeck
What characterises Waldeck?
A spacious, green post-war district in Loosduinen with a mix of flats and family homes. Affordable, quiet and within cycling distance of the dunes.
Is Waldeck affordable?
Yes, the average home value lies below the city average. Owner-occupied and rented are roughly evenly split, with many affordable apartments and family homes.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
Mainly post-war walk-up and gallery flats and family homes with a garden, complemented by apartments. A practical, green family district.
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