Buying a home in Buitengebied 1 wateringen, Wateringen.
You're looking at countryside living that's genuinely quiet—farmland and nurseries still dominate out here, not suburban sprawl. Homes tend to be detached houses with real gardens, and you'll find a mix of older farmhouses alongside modern builds. The Westland greenhouses aren't far, which means fresh produce and that particular landscape character locals know well. You're close enough to The Hague for work, but far enough that you actually feel removed from it.
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Pros:
- You're 10 minutes by car to Schiphol Airport via the A4, useful if you travel regularly
- Direct train from Wateringen station to The Hague and Rotterdam; takes 20 minutes to Central Station
- Surrounded by working greenhouses and flower bulb fields—if you want rural quiet rather than pretending at it, this is genuine
- Large detached homes on generous plots; you get actual space between neighbors, not typical for the Randstad
Cons:
- The greenhouse operations mean frequent heavy trucks on local roads, especially early mornings
- Limited walkable amenities; nearest supermarket or café requires a short drive
- During peak seasons (winter growing), intensive artificial lighting from neighboring greenhouses can affect evening privacy
- Flood risk is real here—the area sits below sea level and relies on active water management; check your specific plot elevation carefully
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Westland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 34.04
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 553
- Residential burglary
- 47
- Theft
- 74
- Violence and threats
- 37
- Vandalism and public order
- 50
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Wateringen
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Asking prices and sale prices in Wateringen
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The wider housing market in Wateringen
Buying a home in Wateringen? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €810,000. Compare a home's living area and condition with similar homes before deciding what suits you.
Updated: September 2026