Buying a home in Molensloot, De Lier.
Molensloot is a village where market gardeners still open and close their greenhouses with the seasons. The homes here tend to be older, many from the 1970s and 80s, sitting on generous plots where you can actually breathe. Your neighbors aren't just retirees but young families too, drawn to the quiet and the space. It's not a trendy spot, but it's one where you know what you're getting: cycling to the Lier, shopping in De Lier's center, and hearing mostly birdsong in the evenings.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Molensloot
Pros:
- Direct access to Westland's glasshouse horticulture: you live in an active landscape with plenty of space and light
- Quiet and green; no heavy traffic like in the city
- Close to Delft (Delft station via bus line 174) and The Hague (same line)
- Many detached homes with gardens; not densely built
- Good primary schools in De Lier itself
Cons:
- You depend on a car for daily shopping; no supermarket in Molensloot itself
- Limited nightlife and entertainment; you need to go to Delft or The Hague
- Bus connection is not frequent enough for daily commuting
- Roads can flood in wet periods; water management is a concern here
- Few medical facilities nearby; GP and dentist are in De Lier town centre
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Westland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 21.55
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 283
- Residential burglary
- 17
- Theft
- 38
- Violence and threats
- 37
- 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 June 2026
What does Molensloot offer?
De Lier is a village where you'll still find growers tending their vegetables and flowers among the greenhouses. Homes here tend to be converted farmhouses or straightforward family properties, not the expensive villas you find elsewhere in Westland. Your neighbours are entrepreneurs, retirees, and families with real roots here. It's close enough to The Hague and Delft for commuting, yet it genuinely feels like a place where everyone knows each other.
Buying agent in Molensloot
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Housing market Molensloot
In De Lier, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 40, compared to 28 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 544,000 euros, compared to 528,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,715 euros last quarter to 4,823 euros this quarter. The average list price slightly decreased from 518,000 euros last quarter to 517,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting a stable market environment.
Updated: June 2026
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