Waterbuurt, The Hague

Waterbuurt Part of the Ypenburg district in The Hague. Home to 4,645 residents. €455k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 4,645 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €455k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 23.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Anthony Fokkersingel (tram), 5 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Prot Chr Basisschool De Vlieger, 788 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 737 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 56%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Waterbuurt safe?

Waterbuurt recorded 109 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 23.5 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 Waterbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Waterbuurt is €455k. Recent The Hague sale prices average 21% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €551k.

What schools are in Waterbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Prot Chr Basisschool De Vlieger, 788 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Waterbuurt?

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

Similar neighbourhoods

  • De Velden
  • De Vissen
  • Zonne Veld
  • Morgenweide

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.