Buying a home in Broekpolder, Rijswijk.

Broekpolder is a quiet, green neighborhood in the southern edge of Rijswijk, where you'll find mostly family homes built in the 1980s and 90s. It's a peaceful area with good cycling access to The Hague and easy direct links to Rotterdam via public transport—handy if you work outside the immediate area. The Broek polder itself gives the neighborhood its character: open fields and walking paths that keep things from feeling cramped. You're close enough to Rijswijk's town center for everyday shopping, but far enough back that the pace stays slower.

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What to consider when buying in Broekpolder

Pros:

  • Walking distance to Rijswijk station (8 minutes), direct trains to Den Haag and Rotterdam without transfers
  • Quieter than central Rijswijk; tree-lined streets and low-rise housing dominate
  • Proximity to Broekpolder pond and surrounding greenery for dog walks and cycling
  • Mostly owner-occupied homes and well-maintained street-level properties

Cons:

  • Limited local shops; Rijswijk centrum is a 15-minute walk or quick bike ride away
  • Car-dependent for many everyday errands despite being near the station
  • Fewer restaurants and social venues compared to neighbouring Den Haag or Delft
  • Infrequent bus service (line 25 mainly); cycling or driving is the default
  • Broekpolder is geographically isolated on Rijswijk's edge, away from the main town buzz

Finding a home in Rijswijk

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 Rijswijk

To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Rijswijk. The area’s median is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of a particular home.

The wider housing market in Rijswijk

Buying a home in Rijswijk? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €340,000. When comparing homes, look at features such as living area and condition alongside similar homes.

Updated: September 2026

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