Buying a home in De Tuinen, Bleiswijk.
De Tuinen is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find families and couples who value space around them. Most homes here date from the 1970s and 80s, typically with a proper garden attached. You're close to green space (Pijnacker is nearby) yet still within reach of Rotterdam if you need it. It's peaceful without feeling isolated; there's a local supermarket and schools within walking distance.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Tuinen
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Rotterdam Central and Utrecht via Bleiswijk station (about 10 minutes to Rotterdam)
- Plenty of single-family homes with gardens; spacious for families with children
- Quiet, green surroundings with cycling paths toward Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel and the Groene Hart
- Supermarket and primary school within walking distance (Jumbo on Dorpsstraat)
- Significantly cheaper than Rotterdam-South or Delfshaven
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; few restaurants, bars, or cultural venues in the neighborhood itself
- Car needed for most activities outside Bleiswijk
- Shops and dining concentrated around Dorpsstraat; sparse elsewhere
- Train station sits at the edge of the neighborhood; not pedestrian-friendly everywhere
- Population aging; fewer young, dynamic residents than in larger cities
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Lansingerland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 15.66
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 101
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 11
- Violence and threats
- 19
- Vandalism and public order
- 11
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does De Tuinen 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 Tuinen
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Housing market De Tuinen
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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