Buying a home in De Tuinen, Bleiswijk.
De Tuinen is where you'll find solid family homes—mostly detached and semi-detached houses with actual gardens, which tells you something about the neighbourhood's rhythm. Your neighbours tend to be young families and established residents who've stayed put for years, not the kind of transient crowd you find in bigger cities. The A12 and A20 are ten minutes away, so commuting to Rotterdam or Utrecht is straightforward. Schiedam's industrial edge is close enough that you'll feel connected to the broader region, while staying in a quieter pocket where kids ride bikes and people actually use their front gardens.
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What to consider when buying in De Tuinen
Pros:
- Commute to Rotterdam Central or Alphen aan den Rijn is 10–15 minutes by train from Bleiswijk station; decent for people working in either city
- Single-family homes with gardens are the norm here, not the exception; you get actual outdoor space
- Quieter than the urban centers, which appeals if you have kids or want less street noise
- Reasonable house prices compared to Rotterdam proper or the Gouda area
Cons:
- You need a car for most errands; there's no neighborhood shopping strip, and the nearest supermarket (AH/Jumbo) requires a short drive
- Bleiswijk station is a small regional hub—no direct trains to Amsterdam or other northern cities without changes
- Narrow social infrastructure: one or two cafés, limited evening entertainment compared to Rotterdam or Utrecht
- Most residents are families or older homeowners; if you're young and looking for spontaneous nightlife, you'll be traveling out most weekends
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Lansingerland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 14.26
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 92
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 18
- Violence and threats
- 16
- Vandalism and public order
- 11
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 Bleiswijk
Choose homes that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Bleiswijk
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Bleiswijk. The area’s median sale price is a useful reference, but it does not determine the value of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Bleiswijk
Buying a home in Bleiswijk? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €566,000. As you compare homes, check features such as living area and condition against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026