Buying a home in Vogelbuurt, Bleiswijk.
Vogelbuurt in Bleiswijk is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find mostly single-family homes and terraced houses, many with gardens that give you real room to work with. Your neighbours tend to be families and couples who've settled here because it's close enough to Rotterdam without the chaos. The Bleiswijk town centre with its baker and supermarket is within walking distance, and the motorway to Rotterdam is quick to reach when you need it. It feels less touristy than many other areas, more straightforward living.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Vogelbuurt
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Rotterdam Central and The Hague via Bleiswijk station (about 10 minutes to Rotterdam)
- Plenty of single-family homes with gardens; many families deliberately choose this for more space than the city offers
- Quiet, green surroundings with direct access to Groene Zoom and walking paths along the Rotte
- Close to the A13 and A20; quick exit from the region if needed
Cons:
- You are genuinely car-dependent for daily shopping; no supermarket within walking distance
- Limited nightlife; for restaurants, cafés and cultural activities you need to go to Rotterdam or Gouda
- No night trains; after 23:00 you rely on taxi or car
- Vogelbuurt is small and homogeneous; little diversity in population or amenities
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 Vogelbuurt 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 Vogelbuurt
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Housing market Vogelbuurt
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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