Buying a home in Buitengebied Werkendam noord, Werkendam.
You're looking at countryside just north of Werkendam, where detached homes and farmhouses sit on bigger plots than you'd find in town. It's quiet here, with farmland and open space around you, but you're only minutes from Werkendam's shops and schools. The people here tend to be practical folk who've chosen space over everything else. That trade-off means longer commutes if you work in a city, though the A27 gets you to Rotterdam or Utrecht without too much fuss.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buitengebied Werkendam noord
Pros:
- Direct access to the Bergsche Maas river for boating and water recreation without fighting urban crowds
- Lower property prices than comparable housing in Breda or Utrecht, with more land per euro
- Rural quiet—genuinely few neighbors, no through-traffic noise from city commutes
- Proximity to nature: direct cycling routes into the Diefdijk polder and Loonse en Drunense Duinen nature reserve
Cons:
- No supermarket or daily services within walking distance; you need a car or long bike ride to reach Werkendam centre (5+ km)
- Train station in Werkendam town centre is 6–7 km away; cycling there in winter is the reality
- Limited restaurant, café, or social infrastructure in the buitengebied itself—village life is sparse
- Seasonal flooding risk in low-lying polders; check your exact plot elevation and water board regulations before committing
- Internet and mobile coverage can be patchy in scattered farmland areas; confirm with your provider first
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Altena
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.54
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 261
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 37
- Violence and threats
- 33
- Vandalism and public order
- 34
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 Werkendam
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Looking at recent sales of similar homes can help you put the recorded median sale price in context, but it is not a valuation of a specific home.
Asking prices and sale prices in Werkendam
Compare the asking price with recent sales of similar homes in Werkendam, considering size, location and condition. The area’s median is a broad reference, not the value of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Werkendam
Buying a home in Werkendam? The median sale price was around €402,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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