Analysis Report
Laak
The Hague, Netherlands
Generated 15 April 2026
Balanced profile
Overall score
89/100
Transit
10/10
Safety
7/10
Green
9/10
Summary
"Great neighbourhood with minor drawbacks"
Laakkwartier-Oost in The Hague offers a great balance for a resident, with abundant green spaces and a safe environment. However, it's a higher-income area with relatively high housing prices, making it less accessible to those on a tight budget. Additionally, schools in the area receive decent ratings although evidence is partial.
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Noise and environment
Overall fit
Laak
The Hague, Netherlands
Laakkwartier-Oost in The Hague offers a great balance for a resident, with abundant green spaces and a safe environment. However, it's a higher-income area with relatively high housing prices, making it less accessible to those on a tight budget. Additionally, schools in the area receive decent ratings although evidence is partial.
Strongest visible upside
Strong mobility with 26 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
Main trade-off to check
This area does not show one dominant weakness, but it still needs a trade-off check against nearby alternatives.
Evidence note
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area snapshot
District
Laakkwartier en Spoorwijk
Municipality
's-Gravenhage
Safety
Safe
Income level
Higher income
Urbanisation
Very urban
Nearby districts for comparison
Neighboring municipalities
Context data from CBS (Statistics Netherlands) and Politie · 2025
Housing data from this neighbourhood
Daily life fit
Lifestyle pillars
Decision read
The everyday upside is mobility. The first section to check more closely is safety.
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 26 nearby stops within walking distance.
The official safety read is safe, so safety is workable here without being a standout strength.
Green space and noise conditions combine well here, with 10 parks nearby and a quiet overall profile.
Daily routines look easy here, with 72 grocery options and 55 food spots nearby.
Housing looks relatively attainable here, with average home values around EUR 245,000.
Money & trade-offs
Affordability & trade-offs
Decision read
A calmer greener setting looks part of the value here too, with green and calm at 8.2/10. The housing picture looks relatively workable, so the real question is what you gain or give up in return.
Price level
More affordable
EUR 245,000
Budget fit
Lower budget fit
EUR 33,700
Housing mix
Balanced mix
Owner 46% · Rental 53%
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area position
Trade-off read
Around this address, the housing picture looks easier on budget than the stronger premium alternatives. Price-wise, it looks cheaper than clearly premium nearby alternatives. The local household profile is more family-sized, which supports a steadier residential feel. Multi-family housing is common here, which tends to align more with apartment-led or denser living. Parking provision looks comparatively comfortable for households that rely more on a car.
Median household income: EUR 33,700 · 's-Gravenhage · CBS 2024 (voorlopig) · Housing context neighbourhood-level
Average purchase price: Unavailable · Municipality-level average purchase price
Practical specifics
School fit
Good
6.5/10
Decision read
This is a middle-of-the-road school access read, which means the details below matter more than the headline label on their own.
School locations nearby
7
Unique institutions
7
This area supports a solid school-access profile, even if it is not one of the strongest education clusters. There is also some higher-education presence nearby.
Strengths
- Strong mobility with 26 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
- Daily convenience is strong, with 72 grocery options and 55 food spots nearby.
- Green access is a positive here, with 10 nearby parks supporting more outdoor relief.
Weaknesses
- This area does not show one dominant weakness, but it still needs a trade-off check against nearby alternatives.
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How would this address score for other lifestyles?
Family
84
Young Professional
94
Nightlife
98
Active & Outdoors
91
Quiet & Remote
81
Student
96
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Looks strongest for
Mobility
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 26 nearby stops within walking distance. People who want easy day-to-day movement and less car dependence.
Daily convenience
Daily convenience is one of the clearer reasons to shortlist this area. daily routines look easy here, with 72 grocery options and 55 food spots nearby. People who value groceries, food, and everyday errands close to home.
Watch-outs before deciding
Safety
Safety deserves a closer in-person check here. This is area context, not a guarantee about one street or one building.
Green & calm
Green space and noise conditions combine well here, with 10 parks nearby and a quiet overall profile. Visit at different times of day if noise and atmosphere matter heavily to you.
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