Buying a home in Emerald Noord, Delfgauw.
Emerald Noord is a quiet residential area where you'll find families and couples who value space and a calm setting. The homes here are modern and well-maintained, surrounded by plenty of greenery and generous gardens. You're close enough to Delft or Rotterdam when you need to be, but far enough away from the hustle. The neighbourhood has a settled, pleasant feel without much commotion.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Emerald Noord
Pros:
- New construction with modern insulation and low energy costs; most houses still under warranty
- Direct bus connection (line 33) to Delft Central, approximately 15 minutes
- Quick access to the A13 and A4 motorways for leaving the region
- Green surroundings with edges of the Groene Hart and walking paths towards Schipluiden
Cons:
- Very young and still-developing neighbourhood; construction traffic and not all amenities in place yet
- Limited shops and restaurants; dependent on Delft or shopping centres elsewhere
- Rotterdam-The Hague airport nearby; regular aircraft noise, especially in the evenings
- Little characterful existing architecture; predominantly uniform new-build blocks
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Pijnacker-Nootdorp
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.85
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 232
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 30
- Violence and threats
- 18
- Vandalism and public order
- 21
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through April 2026
What does Emerald Noord offer?
Delfgauw gives you a quiet, green setting while keeping Delft and Rotterdam within easy reach. Most homes here date from the 1970s and 80s—detached houses and semi-detached properties with proper gardens. Your neighbors tend to be families who've stayed put because it's peaceful and the schools work well. Pijnacker-Nootdorp is spread out, but Delfgauw has its own feel: you get real space without being cut off from the city.
Buying agent in Emerald Noord
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Housing market Emerald Noord
In Delfgauw, the real estate market shows active trends. Homes sold this quarter numbered 23, compared to 22 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 656,000 euros this quarter from 652,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,949 euros to 5,212 euros. The average list price increased to 634,000 euros this quarter from 612,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the area.
Updated: June 2026
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