Buying a home in Pijperring, Delft.

Pijperring sits between Delft's canal-studded centre and the quieter residential zones, so you get both: walkable to the market square and the university crowd, but your street itself stays calm. The homes here are mostly post-war apartment blocks and modest family houses, nothing fancy, nothing crumbling either. You'll find young families and students' parents side by side, all of them appreciating that the tram to The Hague leaves from nearby and the Delft train station is a straight 15-minute walk. It's where locals actually live, not where they show tourists around.

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What to consider when buying in Pijperring

Pros:

  • Direct tram connection to Delft Central via tram 1, putting you 10 minutes from Rotterdam or The Hague by train
  • Mix of single-family homes and apartments means you might find something outside the €400k starter-home bracket that dominates central Delft
  • Less tourist foot traffic than Beestenmarkt or the old town—quieter residential streets
  • Supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo) within walking distance on Delftse Poort

Cons:

  • Mostly post-1970s residential sprawl; very few period properties with original character
  • Car-dependent feel despite the tram—cycling infrastructure is basic and you're often on main roads
  • Limited local nightlife or dining; you'll head to the city centre for anything beyond cafés
  • Edges directly onto A13 motorway noise corridor on the southern side

Living environment

In line with other neighborhoods in Delft

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
42.82
Total registered (12 mo)
622
Residential burglary
38
Theft
168
Violence and threats
76
Vandalism and public order
77

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 Delft

Choose homes that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check whether each home suits your daily life and budget before deciding which ones to view.

Asking prices and sale prices in Delft

Check the asking price against recent sales of similar homes in Delft, considering size, location and condition. The median for the area is only a broad reference, not the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Delft

Buying a home in Delft? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 430,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area, condition and other characteristics with similar homes.

Updated: September 2026

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