Buying a home in Amstelwijk, Leidschendam.

Amstelwijk is a leafy post-war neighborhood where families have planted roots for decades—tree-lined streets, solid brick homes from the 1950s and 60s, nothing flashy. The real draw is that you're 15 minutes by bike from The Hague's center, but you feel far enough away that the neighborhood stays quiet and unrushed. Your neighbors are likely to be other families who chose this spot for school catchment areas and reliable infrastructure rather than buzz. If you want a solid, no-frills residential base with good cycling access to the city, this works.

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What to consider when buying in Amstelwijk

Pros:

  • Direct train connection via Leidschendam station on the Amsterdam–Den Haag line; most trips into Amsterdam or The Hague are under 25 minutes
  • Mostly detached and semi-detached homes with gardens, not apartment blocks
  • Relatively affordable compared to inner-city Amsterdam or The Hague, yet still a proper suburban commuter base
  • Quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic

Cons:

  • Limited local amenities; most daily shopping and dining requires a trip to Leidschendam center or Voorburg
  • Car dependency for anything beyond the station and immediate surroundings
  • Schools are adequate but not sought-after; families often look elsewhere
  • Flat, unremarkable landscape with little to no distinctive identity or landmarks

Living environment

In line with other neighborhoods in Leidschendam-Voorburg

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
44.00
Total registered (12 mo)
143
Residential burglary
13
Theft
18
Violence and threats
18
Vandalism and public order
22

Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.

Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026

Finding a home in Leidschendam

Choose homes that suit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.

Asking prices and sale prices in Leidschendam

For a particular home in Leidschendam, check recent sales of similar homes rather than treating the area's median as its value.

The wider housing market in Leidschendam

Buying a home in Leidschendam? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €395,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s features, such as living area and condition, with similar homes.

Updated: September 2026

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