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)
15.97
Total registered (12 mo)
103
Residential burglary
2
Theft
18
Violence and threats
19
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 August 2026

Finding a home in Bleiswijk

Choose homes that match what you need and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check which details matter most to you before deciding which homes to view.

Asking prices and sale prices in Bleiswijk

Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Bleiswijk. The median for the previous full quarter can serve as a broad reference, but it does not determine the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Bleiswijk

Buying a home in Bleiswijk? The median sale price was around € 510,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.

Updated: September 2026

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