Houtwijk, The Hague

Houtwijk Part of the Loosduinen district in The Hague. Home to 12,700 residents. €363k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 12,700 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €363k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 49.1 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Buitentuinen (tram), 5 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare basisschool Houtwijk, 100 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 50 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 57%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Houtwijk safe?

Houtwijk recorded 624 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 49.1 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the The Hague median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Houtwijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Houtwijk is €363k. Recent The Hague sale prices average 21% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €440k.

What schools are in Houtwijk?

The nearest primary school is Openbare basisschool Houtwijk, 100 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Houtwijk?

The nearest NS train station is Buitentuinen (tram), 5 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Waldeck-Zuid
  • Rosenburg
  • Nieuw Waldeck
  • Kom Loosduinen

All The Hague rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.