Buying a home in Bedrijventerrein De Schans II, Alphen aan den Rijn.
Bedrijventerrein De Schans II is where you go if you need serious workspace with room to move—warehouses, light industrial units, and offices that don't pretend to be something they're not. You'll find yourself among other business owners and operators, not residential neighbours wondering about your delivery trucks. The location near the A4 and good rail connections mean your supply chains actually work. It's straightforward, functional, and built for people who run things rather than worry about aesthetics.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bedrijventerrein De Schans II
Pros:
- Direct access to the A4 motorway via junction 9; commute to Amsterdam (30 min), The Hague (25 min), or Rotterdam (45 min) is straightforward
- Flat terrain and wide streets make cycling practical; station Alphen aan den Rijn is 2 km away with trains to Utrecht and Amsterdam
- Newer build stock means modern insulation and systems; fewer surprises with structural issues
- Industrial zoning keeps property taxes lower than residential neighborhoods
Cons:
- Surrounded by factories, distribution centers, and logistics companies—expect truck traffic, especially early mornings and evenings
- No supermarkets, restaurants, or shops within walking distance; everything requires a car or bike ride to the town center (1.5+ km)
- Noise from Alphen aan den Rijn airport (small but active); helicopter traffic and small aircraft operate regularly
- Few neighbors work locally; most commute out, so daytime atmosphere is quiet to the point of feeling empty
- Limited school catchment; primary options are outside the industrial zone
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Alphen aan den Rijn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 23.89
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 429
- Residential burglary
- 27
- Theft
- 78
- Violence and threats
- 37
- Vandalism and public order
- 50
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 Alphen aan den Rijn
Choose homes in Alphen aan den Rijn that match what you need. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and consider whether the home suits your plans.
Asking prices and sale prices in Alphen aan den Rijn
To judge whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Alphen aan den Rijn. The median sale price for the previous full quarter is only a reference for those recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Alphen aan den Rijn
Buying a home in Alphen aan den Rijn? The median sale price was around € 450,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home's living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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