Buying a home in Ruyven, Delfgauw.
Ruijven is a quiet residential area where you'll find families and couples who put down roots here. Most homes date from the 1970s and 80s, well-maintained and reasonably priced compared to what you'd pay elsewhere in the region. You're close enough to Delft and The Hague for work, but far enough removed from the hustle. The neighbourhood has its own character: you know your neighbours, there are playgrounds and green space, and it doesn't feel like a place people pass through.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in Ruyven
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Rotterdam Central and The Hague via Delfgauw station (around 10 minutes to Rotterdam)
- Abundant new construction with modern energy standards; most homes built since 2015
- Quiet, young residential area with no through traffic; predominantly families and first-time buyers
- Close to Groene Zoom and Pijnacker nature reserve for walking and cycling
Cons:
- Limited shops and restaurants within Ruijven itself; dependent on Delfgauw or Pijnacker centres
- Young neighbourhood without established history or social fabric; most neighbours are newcomers
- Little distinctive architecture; predominantly uniform new-build housing
- Further from Rotterdam and The Hague city centres than many regional alternatives
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Pijnacker-Nootdorp
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.63
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 230
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 34
- Violence and threats
- 17
- Vandalism and public order
- 18
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 Ruyven 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 Ruyven
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Housing market Ruyven
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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