Buying a home in Pijnacker Oost, Pijnacker.

Pijnacker Oost is where you'll find young families in newly-built homes—mostly from the 2000s onwards, with a good chunk still under construction. It's a planned neighborhood, so streets are calm and the schools are genuinely within walking distance. You're fifteen minutes by bike from Delft's town center, which means you get the quiet suburb life without being stranded. The railway station sits on the edge, so commuting to Rotterdam or The Hague is straightforward.

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What to consider when buying in Pijnacker Oost

Pros:

  • Direct bus link (line 33) to Delft Central Station, 15 minutes door-to-door, useful if your workplace is there or on the corridor to Rotterdam
  • New-build detached and semi-detached houses dominate here; if you want a family home with a garden and modern construction standards, inventory refreshes regularly
  • Quieter than central Pijnacker; Oost sits away from the N209 noise corridor that affects the western side
  • Supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo) and a pharmacy are within walking distance on the main shopping streets

Cons:

  • You're fully car-dependent for most activities; the village lacks a train station and buses are infrequent (line 33 runs limited evening/weekend service)
  • Flat, uniform suburban sprawl; expect identical brick estates and manicured gardens, not character or mixed architecture
  • Limited nightlife, restaurants, or cultural venues; closest cinema or decent dining is Delft or The Hague, 20+ minutes away
  • Pijnacker Oost floods the local primary schools quickly; if you have young children, check school capacity before committing

Living environment

In line with other neighborhoods in Pijnacker-Nootdorp

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
34.77
Total registered (12 mo)
1,043
Residential burglary
53
Theft
208
Violence and threats
85
Vandalism and public order
93

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 Pijnacker

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

Asking prices and sale prices in Pijnacker

To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Pijnacker. The area’s median is a reference point, not a valuation of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Pijnacker

Buying a home in Pijnacker? The median sale price in the previous quarter was around €409,000. Compare a home's features, such as its living area and condition, with similar homes to help assess whether it suits you.

Updated: September 2026

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