The Hague has the highest concentration of diplomatic missions, international courts, and intergovernmental organizations in the Netherlands — a fact that makes it unusual among Dutch cities in the degree to which its infrastructure is calibrated for international residents. But knowing which specific neighborhood to land in as an expat requires more than the knowledge that The Hague works for internationals. CasaCanal's postcode-level Life Score data provides the detailed picture.
What we score in The Hague
Transport connectivity (OV coverage index and cycling infrastructure quality), safety indicators (crime incidents per 1,000 residents and traffic incident frequency), green space coverage per resident, and amenity density per km² combine into a weighted Life Score for every The Hague postcode. The green space dimension is particularly differentiated in The Hague — the city's coastal position and dune landscape create green space scores in the western postcodes that are among the highest in the Netherlands.
Top areas for expats
The Hague's diplomatic quarter and the neighborhoods between the city centre and the dune coast consistently score well on the combination of safety, green space, and international amenity density that expat households tend to prioritize. Transport scores vary more within The Hague than in a city like Utrecht — the difference between well-connected tram-served postcodes and those dependent on fewer routes is measurable. See also: The Hague vs Amsterdam for expats — a data comparison.
Data sources and methodology
The Hague Life Scores draw from CBS postcode statistics, HTM tram network coverage data, municipal green space registrations, and police crime records — normalized at postcode level. Full methodology at casacanal.nl/methodology.
Relocation agency defaults cover a narrow subset of The Hague's well-scoring postcodes. Compare livability scores across all The Hague neighborhoods on CasaCanal — or put your shortlist side by side on every Life Score dimension.