District of Escamp · The Hague
Wateringse Veld
Modern, green family district with many family homes.
- Modern
- Family-friendly
- Green
- Spacious
The Wateringse Veld is a modern, spaciously laid-out family district on the south-western edge of The Hague, built as a Vinex development. With mostly family homes, plenty of greenery and water and its own amenities, it is a popular, child-friendly district for families.
The character of the Wateringse Veld
The Wateringse Veld is the modern family district of Escamp: spaciously laid out, green and child-friendly. Built as a Vinex development from the late 1990s, the district sets itself apart from the surrounding post-war Escamp with mostly ground-level family homes, plenty of water and canals, and its own contemporary amenities.
It is a popular spot for families seeking space and calm without leaving the city entirely — with an emphatically low crime figure.
Location and surroundings
The Wateringse Veld lies on the south-western edge of The Hague, up against Bouwlust, Kraayenstein and the municipal boundary with Wateringen. There is a local shopping centre, and via the A4 you are quickly out of the city. Greenery, water and play facilities are everywhere.
Living and the property market
The housing stock consists mostly of modern family homes, semi-detached houses and apartments, many with a garden. That ground-level character is rare in The Hague and explains both the family make-up and the above-average home value.
The market figures in this guide are indicative. A specific home’s value depends on type, location and plot size. Curious what your home in the Wateringse Veld is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is the Wateringse Veld right for?
The Wateringse Veld suits families seeking a modern, ground-level home with a garden in a green, safe setting, and commuters towards the A4. Anyone after urban buzz or pre-war architecture will look sooner to a more central district.
Facts & figures
Wateringse Veld in figures
Objective key figures for Wateringse Veld, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
26% single-person households · 51% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 479,000
- Housing stock
- 8,708
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Rental homes
- 38%
- Flats/apartments
- 32%
- Single-family homes
- 68%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.8 km
- GP practice
- 0.7 km
- School
- 0.7 km
- Day care
- 0.5 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 706
- Per 1,000 residents
- 28.9
- Home burglaries
- 16
- Bicycle theft
- 48
- Vandalism
- 78
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051840), 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 Wateringse Veld
Shopping
- Wateringse Veld shopping centre
- Supermarkets
- Specialist shops
Green & recreation
- Plenty of greenery, water and canals
- Play facilities and parks
- Sports fields
Education
- Several primary schools
- Nurseries
Frequently asked questions about Wateringse Veld
What characterises the Wateringse Veld?
A modern, spaciously laid-out Vinex family district with mostly family homes, plenty of greenery and water and its own amenities. Almost three quarters of the homes are ground-level — exceptionally many for The Hague.
Is it a genuine family district?
Yes, with a high average household size, many family homes and schools and play facilities, the Wateringse Veld is emphatically child-friendly. Recorded crime is low here.
What do homes cost here?
Clearly higher than in the surrounding post-war districts, thanks to the modern, ground-level homes. The average WOZ value lies above the city average. Figures are indicative; request a valuation for a home.
About this guide
This neighbourhood guide is a real-world example by siteboosting.nl: carefully researched, honest content that genuinely helps people and ranks well. Curious what that could do for your website?