Buying a home in Negen Viertel, Reeuwijk.

Negen Viertel sits right on the water in Reeuwijk, where you get solid family homes and a quieter feel than the bigger towns nearby. The neighbourhood runs along the polder landscape, so you're living with views rather than boxed in. You're close enough to Amsterdam and Rotterdam for work, but your neighbours are people who chose this spot for the space and the long sightlines across water and fields. Schools and local services work well here; the real draw is that you get a proper neighbourhood rhythm without the density.

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What to consider when buying in Negen Viertel

Pros:

  • Direct access to the Aarkanaal and water-based recreation (canoeing, sailing) without being in Amsterdam or Utrecht prices
  • Close to the A12 motorway (3km), making commutes to Den Haag or Utrecht manageable
  • Newer, purpose-built housing stock with modern insulation and energy ratings
  • Reeuwijk's historical locks (Reeuwijk Castles) and polder landscape create genuine countryside character, not artifice

Cons:

  • Limited local amenities: nearest supermarket requires a car trip to central Reeuwijk or Gouda
  • No train station in Reeuwijk itself; closest is Gouda (6km away)
  • Highly car-dependent; bike infrastructure to Gouda or other towns is minimal
  • Surrounding polder landscape means limited restaurant, cafe, or nightlife options within walking distance
  • Bodegraven-Reeuwijk municipality is small and less dynamic than larger regional hubs

Living environment

More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
49.83
Total registered (12 mo)
446
Residential burglary
20
Theft
54
Violence and threats
25
Vandalism and public order
25

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 Reeuwijk

Choose homes in Reeuwijk that fit your needs and budget. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition so you can focus on homes that suit you.

Asking prices and sale prices in Reeuwijk

Check the asking price against recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Reeuwijk. The area's median is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Reeuwijk

Buying a home in Reeuwijk? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 552,000. Compare a home’s living area, condition and other characteristics with similar homes before making your choice.

Updated: September 2026

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