District of Leidschenveen-Ypenburg · The Hague
Ypenburg
Spacious, modern family district on a former airfield.
- Modern
- Family-friendly
- Spacious
- Green
Ypenburg is a large, modern Vinex district in the east of The Hague, built on the former military airfield of Ypenburg. With mostly spacious family homes, varied sub-areas each with their own atmosphere and plenty of greenery, it is a popular, child-friendly family district.
The character of Ypenburg
Ypenburg is one of the largest and youngest districts of The Hague: a spacious, modern Vinex district built on the former military airfield of Ypenburg. Characteristic are its varied sub-areas — from water-rich, classic streets to sleek, modern architecture — each with their own atmosphere, linked by plenty of greenery and water.
It is an emphatically family district: spacious, child-friendly and with all amenities in order, while the motorways and RandstadRail bring the city and the Randstad close.
Location and surroundings
Ypenburg lies on the eastern edge of The Hague, at a junction of the A4, A12 and A13, up against Rijswijk, Delft and the Forepark. A local shopping centre, schools and sports clubs make the district self-sufficient.
Living and the property market
The housing stock consists mostly of modern family homes, semi-detached houses and detached houses, complemented by apartments. That ground-level character and the family make-up explain the above-average home value, with considerable variation between the sub-areas.
The market figures in this guide are indicative. A specific home’s value depends on sub-area, type and plot size. Curious what your home in Ypenburg is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.
Who is Ypenburg right for?
Ypenburg suits families seeking a modern, ground-level home with a garden in a green, well-serviced setting, and commuters who value the excellent road links and RandstadRail. Anyone after urban buzz or pre-war architecture will look sooner to a more central district.
Facts & figures
Ypenburg in figures
Objective key figures for Ypenburg, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Age distribution
25% single-person households · 52% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 516,000
- Housing stock
- 9,764
- Owner-occupied
- 57%
- Rental homes
- 43%
- Flats/apartments
- 24%
- Single-family homes
- 76%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 1.2 km
- GP practice
- 1 km
- School
- 0.7 km
- Day care
- 0.6 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 861
- Per 1,000 residents
- 32.5
- Home burglaries
- 16
- Bicycle theft
- 70
- Vandalism
- 84
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051842), 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 Ypenburg
Shopping
- Ypenburg shopping centre
- Supermarkets
- Specialist shops
Green & recreation
- Plenty of greenery, water and parks
- Play facilities
- Sports fields and clubs
Education
- Several primary schools
- Nurseries
Frequently asked questions about Ypenburg
What characterises Ypenburg?
A large, modern Vinex district on the former Ypenburg airfield, with mostly spacious family homes and several sub-areas that each have their own architecture and atmosphere. Green, spacious and family-friendly.
Is Ypenburg well connected?
Excellent: the district sits at a junction of the A4, A12 and A13 and has RandstadRail connections. This makes Ypenburg popular with commuters.
What do homes cost here?
Above the city average, thanks to the modern, ground-level homes. There is a lot of variation between the sub-areas. Figures are indicative; request a valuation for a specific home.
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