Buying a home in Dierenbuurt, Delft.
The Dierenbuurt is where you'll find homes of all kinds: 1930s workers' cottages, 1970s apartment blocks, and increasingly renovated properties with modern interiors. Your neighbours are a mix of young families, students, and long-time residents who simply like living here. It's not a trendy neighbourhood, but it's one where your bike stays put and the local butcher is still around. Delft's centre and the station are within walking distance, and there's enough green space to step away from the bustle.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Dierenbuurt
Pros:
- Walking distance to Delft Central Station: 10 minutes on foot, ideal for commuters to Rotterdam or The Hague
- Plenty of single-family homes with gardens, not just apartments; many houses have space for children and pets
- Quiet, residential area without busy shopping streets; far less noise than the city centre
- Close to Delftse Hout: large green area with walking paths and water, genuinely used by locals
Cons:
- Limited shops and restaurants within the neighbourhood itself; you depend on the centre or supermarkets elsewhere
- Little nightlife or going-out venues; if you're younger and want to socialise regularly, you'll head to the centre
- Parking can be difficult; many houses have no driveway and streets are narrow
- Further from other cities: no direct train connection to Amsterdam without a transfer
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Delft
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 31.03
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 189
- Residential burglary
- 12
- Theft
- 37
- Violence and threats
- 13
- Vandalism and public order
- 21
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 Dierenbuurt offer?
In Delft you live among students, young families, and people with deep roots here. The homes are often from the 17th and 18th centuries, with tall windows and deep rooms, lined tightly along the canals. The centre is compact and walkable, but also busy: lots of cyclists, plenty of university noise. Outside the historic core you'll find newer neighbourhoods with more space and less tourism. The train to Rotterdam and The Hague is quick, so you're not trapped in the centre if your work is elsewhere.
Buying agent in Dierenbuurt
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Housing market Dierenbuurt
In Delft, the real estate market remains stable with 306 homes sold this quarter, matching the previous quarter. The average transaction price rose to 490,000 euros this quarter from 473,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 5,447 euros to 5,335 euros. The average list price increased to 475,000 euros this quarter from 448,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting a steady demand in the market.
Updated: May 2026
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