Buying a home in De Rijp, Bloemendaal.
De Rijp is a quiet residential area where you'll find plenty of families with children, living mostly in 1930s and 1970s homes that define the neighbourhood's character. It's walking distance from the Zeestraat shopping centre and the dunes, so you have greenery and beach access without the tourist crowds. The area feels enclosed and peaceful, with tree-lined streets and minimal through-traffic. Neighbours tend to know each other well, and that sense of community is palpable.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Rijp
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Bloemendaal station (16 minutes)
- Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with large gardens, not typical row houses
- On the edge of Bloemendaalse bos forest and close to Zeestraat beach
- Quiet, tree-lined residential street with no through traffic
- Schools (De Rijp primary school, Bloemendaal Lyceum) within walking distance
Cons:
- Extremely expensive housing market; one of the priciest areas in Noord-Holland
- Limited shops and restaurants in the neighborhood itself; dependent on Bloemendaal centre or Amsterdam
- Car necessary for groceries and most activities
- Little nightlife or young social scene
- High mortgage costs due to price level; most houses above €1.5 million
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Bloemendaal
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 52.50
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 357
- Residential burglary
- 29
- Theft
- 111
- Violence and threats
- 16
- Vandalism and public order
- 25
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 Rijp offer?
Bloemendaal is primarily for people who value peace but don't want to be far from Amsterdam. You'll find plenty of detached homes and villas here, often with spacious gardens, and the population is quite affluent and settled. The village sits right against the Zeestrands, so you're minutes from the beach or dunes; many residents cycle there daily. Shops and restaurants are modest, but that's part of the deal. You're here for space and nature, not for buzz.
Buying agent in De Rijp
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Housing market De Rijp
In Bloemendaal, the real estate market shows notable changes. Homes sold this quarter totaled 18, down from 22 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 1,447,000 euros, compared to 1,188,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose to 7,695 euros from 7,536 euros. The average list price increased to 1,543,000 euros from 1,167,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year stands at 1,200,000 euros, compared to 1,100,000 euros last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values.
Updated: May 2026
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