Buying a home in Oud-Alblas-Buitengebied-Noord, Oud-Alblas.
You're looking at a quiet country edge north of Oud-Alblas, where standalone homes sit among orchards and open fields rather than in tight clusters. The neighbors here tend to be people who chose this deliberately: families wanting space, older residents who've put down roots decades ago, and folks running small-scale farm operations. It's a 15-minute drive to Molenlanden's town center for everyday shopping, but the appeal is clearly the breathing room and the sound of actual silence. Roads are rural and narrow, so car-dependence is real.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Oud-Alblas-Buitengebied-Noord
Pros:
- Direct access to the Alblas riverlands: cycling and walking routes along the water without needing to drive elsewhere
- Quieter than Molenlanden's town center; mostly detached and semi-detached homes on larger plots
- Proximity to the A15 motorway (5–10 minutes) for commuting to Rotterdam or Utrecht
- Schools like Montessori Oud-Alblas and local primary schools within the neighborhood itself
Cons:
- No train station; nearest is Nieuwerkerk a.d. IJssel (20 minutes by car), making daily commuting by public transport difficult
- Limited local shops; you'll rely on the supermarket in central Oud-Alblas or Molenlanden town center for groceries
- Flooding risk during heavy rainfall due to proximity to the Alblas river and low-lying terrain
- Few evening venues or restaurants within walking distance; social life requires a car trip to Molenlanden or beyond
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Molenlanden
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 23.66
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 55
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 10
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 Oud-Alblas
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Asking prices and sale prices in Oud-Alblas
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The wider housing market in Oud-Alblas
Buying a home in Oud-Alblas? The median sale price was around € 535,000 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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