Buying a home in De Bijlen, Alphen aan den Rijn.
De Bijlen is a quiet residential area where you'll find mostly families with children, plenty of green space, and schools nearby. The homes are predominantly from the 1970s and 80s, so your money goes further here. You're just outside the town centre but close enough to walk there or reach the Rhine for a stroll. Neighbours tend to know each other without it feeling like everyone's in your business.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in De Bijlen
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central from Alphen aan den Rijn station (22 minutes); solid for commuters
- Mostly 1970s–80s homes on spacious plots with room to extend; avoids the cramped new-build feel
- Close to Aarlandse Plas for swimming and water sports; no long drive to reach water
- Relatively affordable compared to the Amsterdam region, without a gruelling commute
Cons:
- Neighborhood feels purely residential; little cafés or shops within walking distance in De Bijlen itself
- Car needed for daily groceries; Alphen town centre is bikeable but not around the corner
- Heavy through-traffic on Zijdelaan; not the quietest location
- Limited school choice in the immediate area; parents often need to look further afield
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Alphen aan den Rijn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 56.84
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 532
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 64
- Violence and threats
- 50
- Vandalism and public order
- 38
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does De Bijlen offer?
Alphen aan den Rijn is a substantial town where families choose space and greenery without the commute burden of living further out. The housing stock is genuinely mixed: you'll find 1930s homes in the centre, but also plenty of newer family houses with gardens on the edges. The Rhine runs right through it, so water is never far away. What strikes you walking around: it doesn't feel like a transit town, but like somewhere people actually want to stay.
Buying agent in De Bijlen
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Housing market De Bijlen
In Alphen aan den Rijn, the real estate market shows notable trends. Last quarter, 290 homes sold, compared to 270 this quarter. The average transaction price rose from 473,000 euros last quarter to 489,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,546 euros to 4,648 euros. The average list price increased from 431,000 euros last quarter to 449,000 euros this quarter, with the average list price per square meter rising from 4,144 euros to 4,246 euros. This year's average WOZ-value is higher than last year's, reflecting the market's overall growth.
Updated: May 2026
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