Buying a home in Centrum-Noord, Bodegraven.
Noordzijde is where you land if you want a quiet neighborhood without the bustle of the town center. The homes here are mostly 1970s and 1980s builds: plenty of family houses with gardens, and prices that won't drain your savings like they do in the Randstad. Everything you need is close by: schools, supermarket, and you're straight into the polder for a bike ride. The neighborhood feels genuinely local, not polished for outsiders.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Centrum-Noord
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Utrecht Central (12 minutes) and onward to Amsterdam via Utrecht
- Plenty of single-family homes with gardens; significantly more space for your money compared to the Randstad
- Close to the Groene Hart: walking and cycling trails start right from the neighbourhood
- Bodegraven town centre with supermarket, bakery and cafés within walking distance
Cons:
- Limited apartment supply; mostly single-family houses
- No direct bus connection to Amsterdam or Rotterdam; you depend on the train
- Limited nightlife; many places close early
- Primary schools in the area are not all highly rated; less choice than in larger cities
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 28.49
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 159
- Residential burglary
- 18
- Theft
- 15
- Violence and threats
- 22
- Vandalism and public order
- 21
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 Centrum-Noord offer?
Bodegraven is a village where your neighbours are actual neighbours, not just people in the same postcode. Most homes date from the 1930s through 1970s, with decent gardens and room to breathe. If you need to commute, you're well-placed: twenty minutes by train to Utrecht Central, with direct connections. The Nieuwkoopse Lakes are a short bike ride away, so water and open space aren't a promise in the brochure—they're genuinely there.
Buying agent in Centrum-Noord
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Housing market Centrum-Noord
In Bodegraven, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 74, compared to 64 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 545,000 euros this quarter from 520,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,662 euros to 4,752 euros. The average list price increased from 495,000 euros last quarter to 521,000 euros this quarter, with the average list price per square meter rising from 4,372 euros to 4,446 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year.
Updated: June 2026
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