Buying a home in Kadijk en Kadijkselaan, Bergambacht.
Kadijk is where you'll find solid 1950s and 60s homes—brick-built, straightforward, with gardens that actually give you room to breathe. Your neighbours here work regular jobs; this isn't a destination for weekenders or investors flipping property. The main street runs along the water, and you're genuinely close to what Bergambacht has going for it: the town centre with its shops is a ten-minute walk, and the Kinderdijk windmills are within reach for a weekend bike ride. Don't come here looking for new-build gloss, but if you want a quiet pocket where houses hold their value and local people actually know each other, this works.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Kadijk en Kadijkselaan
Pros:
- Direct highway access: A12 is a 2-minute drive, Amsterdam and Rotterdam both under 30 minutes by car
- Quieter than urban alternatives: you're on the edge of town with fewer neighbours, lower noise from through-traffic
- Cheaper per square metre than comparable homes in cities like Utrecht or Delft
- Flat, open landscape means no building shadows and good sightlines if you're not hemmed in
Cons:
- No direct train station in Bergambacht; nearest is Gouda (7 km, requiring a car or bus transfer)
- Limited local amenities: Kadijk itself is residential; most shops and services need a trip into town centre or another town
- Work and leisure heavily car-dependent; cycling distance to anything substantial is often too far for daily life
- Prone to flooding in heavy rains; Bergambacht sits low in the polder and has a history of water-related problems
- Weekend and evening life requires driving elsewhere; almost nothing walkable after dark
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Krimpenerwaard
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 18.81
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 100
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 9
- Violence and threats
- 9
- Vandalism and public order
- 5
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 Bergambacht
Choose homes that match your needs and budget. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and consider whether the rooms and outdoor space work for you.
Asking prices and sale prices in Bergambacht
To judge whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent recorded sales of similar homes in Bergambacht, considering size, condition and location. Use the local median sale price as context, not as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Bergambacht
Buying a home in Bergambacht? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €417,000. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar properties.
Updated: September 2026
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