Buying a home in Schieweg-Polder, Delft.
Schieweg-Polder is the kind of Delft neighbourhood where you'll find solid family homes and newer builds, many with decent gardens—people come here for space that's just outside the centre's intensity. The streets have a quiet, residential feel, and you're still cycling distance to everything: station, university, shops. What locals know is that this area fills fast because it hits that sweet spot of affordability and access. Your neighbours tend to be young families and professionals who want breathing room without leaving the city.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Schieweg-Polder
Pros:
- Direct tram connection to Delft Central via line 1, shortening your commute to Rotterdam and The Hague
- Lower property prices than central Delft; detached and semi-detached homes with gardens are more attainable here
- Quiet residential streets (Schieweg itself, Polderdijkstraat) away from the city centre noise
- Close to Delftse Hout park for cycling and walking; direct cycle route to TU Delft campus
- Supermarkets and basic services along Schieweg mean you don't need to venture into town for groceries
Cons:
- Tram line 1 runs infrequently during evenings and weekends; you'll wait 15–20 minutes between services
- Few restaurants, bars, or nightlife within the neighbourhood; entertainment requires a trip into Delft centre or beyond
- Car dependency is high for anything beyond daily errands
- The neighbourhood has an ageing housing stock; many homes date from the 1960s–1980s and may need renovation
- Limited school choice; families often look elsewhere for secondary education options
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Delft
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 106.84
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 164
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 60
- Violence and threats
- 3
- Vandalism and public order
- 6
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 Delft
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Looking at recent sales of similar homes can also help you put an asking price in context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Delft
Check whether the asking price is in line with recent sales of similar homes in Delft, rather than treating the area's median as the value of this particular home. Consider characteristics such as location, size, condition and outdoor space when comparing recorded sales.
The wider housing market in Delft
Buying a home in Delft? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 442,000. Compare a home’s living area, condition and other characteristics with similar homes before making your choice.
Updated: September 2026
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