Buying a home in Buitenhof-Zuid, Delft.
Buitenhof-Zuid is where you'll find solid postwar family homes—mostly detached and semi-detached—set back from tree-lined streets that actually feel quiet. Your neighbours tend to be young families and professionals working in the city, not tourists. The Delftse Hout park is a genuine playground and cycling hub on your doorstep, and you're ten minutes from the city centre without feeling urban at all.
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What to consider when buying in Buitenhof-Zuid
Pros:
- Walking distance to Delft Central Station (10 minutes), direct trains to Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam
- Quiet, residential area with tree-lined streets; near Schie river for cycling paths and green space without being in the city centre
- Mix of post-war family homes and new-build apartments; plenty of space compared to older inner-city neighborhoods
- Close to Delftse Hout recreation area (lake, sports fields, walking trails)
Cons:
- Limited local shops and restaurants; you'll rely on cycling into the city centre or driving to supermarkets
- Can feel isolated in the evening; fewer streetlights and less foot traffic than central Delft
- Flood risk during extreme rainfall (area sits below water table); some homes require sump pumps
- Fewer cycling infrastructure connections compared to the city's well-established inner routes
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Delft
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 42.89
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 623
- Residential burglary
- 37
- Theft
- 168
- Violence and threats
- 79
- Vandalism and public order
- 75
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 Delft
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Asking prices and sale prices in Delft
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The wider housing market in Delft
Buying a home in Delft? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €381,000. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside similar homes.
Updated: September 2026