Buying a home in Buitengebied Werkendam zuid, Werkendam.
Down in Werkendam's southern countryside, you're looking at a mix of rural homes on larger plots—some traditional farmhouses, some newer builds on acreage. Your neighbours tend to be people who chose this life deliberately: farmers, small-business owners, families wanting space. The Bergsche Maas is close by for water activities, and you're well positioned between the Biesbosch wetlands and the ring of towns (Dordrecht, Breda) if you need them.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buitengebied Werkendam zuid
Pros:
- Quiet countryside setting away from urban noise; houses often sit on larger plots than in towns
- Direct access to the Bergsche Maas river for water activities and walking routes along the water
- Lower housing prices compared to nearby towns like Gorinchem or Leerdam
- Short drive to A27 motorway for commuters heading to Utrecht or Rotterdam
Cons:
- No public transport connections; a car is essential for daily life
- Nearest shops and services are 3+ km away in Werkendam centre
- Limited scope for expanding or renovating older rural properties due to strict gemeente building regulations
- Isolated during winter months and poor road maintenance in heavy weather
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Altena
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.11
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 256
- Residential burglary
- 12
- Theft
- 35
- Violence and threats
- 38
- Vandalism and public order
- 30
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Werkendam
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Asking prices and sale prices in Werkendam
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The wider housing market in Werkendam
Buying a home in Werkendam? The median sale price in the previous quarter was around €380,000. As you compare homes, check features such as living area and condition against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026