Buying a home in Ockenburgh, 's-Gravenhage.
Ockenburgh is where The Hague's southwestern edge meets the dunes, and you'll find solid 1970s and 80s family homes alongside newer builds on tree-lined streets. Your neighbours tend to be established residents and young families drawn to the quiet, the good schools nearby, and the straight shot to the beach on your bike. The neighbourhood feels separate from the city centre but you're not isolated: Scheveningen's shops and restaurants are ten minutes away, and public transport connects you easily. You get space and green here without the tourist bustle.
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What to consider when buying in Ockenburgh
Pros:
- Quiet, residential street network with low through-traffic; most locals are families who've lived here for years
- Direct tram access via line 3 at Zuiderpark stop, getting you to Centraal Station in 20 minutes
- Ockenburgh Park itself is genuinely useful—playgrounds, open fields, skating rink in winter, proper walking paths
- Relatively affordable compared to other parts of The Hague; older family homes on Ockenburglaan and side streets are still within reach
Cons:
- Limited grocery shopping; nearest Albert Heijn is on Zeestraat, a 10-minute walk; no supermarket within the neighborhood itself
- Schools (both primary and secondary) require crossing busy roads like Sportlaan or heading into neighboring districts
- Single tram line means transport disruptions hit hard; no bus backup in the immediate area
- Aging housing stock means higher maintenance costs; many properties need roof, window, or insulation work
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in 's-Gravenhage
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 98.82
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 334
- Residential burglary
- 22
- Theft
- 97
- Violence and threats
- 26
- Vandalism and public order
- 31
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in 's-Gravenhage
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in 's-Gravenhage
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in 's-Gravenhage. The area's median is a broad reference, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in 's-Gravenhage
Buying a home in 's-Gravenhage? The median sale price was around € 420,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with recent sales of similar homes.
Updated: September 2026
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