Buying a home in De Hoefslag, Bleiswijk.
De Hoefslag is a quiet residential area where you'll find plenty of families with children, mostly in homes built in the 1980s and 90s with gardens attached. You're close enough to green space and countryside, yet the supermarket and schools are within walking distance. The neighborhood doesn't feel crowded, and that's by design: you live here because you want space, not because you're chasing a busy center. Bleiswijk itself is small enough to feel manageable, large enough that you won't feel like everyone knows your business.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Hoefslag
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Rotterdam Central (8 minutes) and The Hague (25 minutes) via Bleiswijk station
- Plenty of single-family homes with gardens in a quiet, green setting
- Close to the Nieuwkoopse Plassen for water sports and recreation
- Cheaper than comparable houses in Rotterdam or The Hague
Cons:
- Limited shopping and services; you'll need a car or bike to reach Bleiswijk centre
- Little nightlife or restaurants in the immediate area
- Heavy traffic on the A20 and local roads during rush hours towards Rotterdam
- Primarily a bedroom community with little local employment
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Lansingerland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 27.54
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 118
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 21
- Violence and threats
- 13
- 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 De Hoefslag offer?
Bleiswijk is where you'll find spacious detached homes and bungalows in a quiet, green setting that appeals to families. The area feels rural, yet you're minutes from Rotterdam or Gouda when you need work or nightlife. What stands out here: plenty of green space, active street life with children, and a tight-knit community around the schools. The glasshouse horticulture surrounding the area gives it a distinct character, and you have direct access to open countryside.
Buying agent in De Hoefslag
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Housing market De Hoefslag
In Bleiswijk, the real estate market shows notable changes. In the last quarter, 23 homes sold, compared to 39 previously. The average transaction price was 683,000 euros, compared to 621,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose from 4,590 euros to 4,841 euros. The average list price increased from 608,000 euros to 688,000 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the area.
Updated: May 2026
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