Buying a home in Oudeland, Berkel en Rodenrijs.

Oudeland is where you'll find quiet streets lined with 1930s homes, many with original details if you look closely. It's not a buzzing neighbourhood, but you have what you need: a baker, supermarket, a few cafés where you'll run into neighbours. The Rotte river runs alongside, so you can walk or cycle straight into nature. Families choose it here because it feels like a village, yet you're twenty minutes from Rotterdam.

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Best things and drawbacks to living in Oudeland

Pros:

  • Direct train connection to Rotterdam Central via Berkel en Rodenrijs station (8 minutes)
  • Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with large gardens; no apartment blocks
  • Quiet, green surroundings with access to Groene Hart countryside and cycling routes along the Hollandse IJssel
  • Close to supermarkets and primary schools; no long distances for daily errands

Cons:

  • Limited nightlife or dining scene; no town centre with bars or restaurants (car or bike needed to reach Berkel en Rodenrijs village)
  • Little anonymity; small community where everyone knows each other
  • Car-dependent for work outside Rotterdam/Gouda if not using the train
  • Limited housing stock; families stay long, so little turnover on the market

Living environment

More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Lansingerland

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
92.96
Total registered (12 mo)
251
Residential burglary
5
Theft
101
Violence and threats
19
Vandalism and public order
5

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 Oudeland offer?

Berkel en Rodenrijs is a quiet spot between Rotterdam and Gouda where you'll find mostly detached homes and bungalows, many with gardens and space around them. You're close enough to the city for work and shops, but far enough away to actually breathe. The area attracts families who want to skip the urban rush. Cycling takes you straight into green countryside, and the train stations connect you to Rotterdam or Utrecht whenever you need them.

Buying agent in Oudeland

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Housing market Oudeland

In Berkel en Rodenrijs, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 114, compared to 90 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 625,000 euros, compared to 652,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 5,077 euros last quarter to 5,047 euros this quarter. The average list price decreased from 626,000 euros last quarter to 594,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting ongoing demand in the area.

Updated: May 2026

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