Buying a home in Eikelenburg, Rijswijk.
Eikelenburg sits in a quieter corner of Rijswijk, with family homes and mature tree-lined streets that feel a world away from the nearby motorway. You'll find a good mix of mid-sized family houses, many built from the 1950s onwards, with decent gardens and room to move. The neighbourhood is practical: supermarkets and schools within walking distance, and you're close enough to The Hague without being in the thick of it. What you get here is steady, straightforward suburban living without the buzz or the hype.
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What to consider when buying in Eikelenburg
Pros:
- Walking distance to Rijswijk station (NS direct line to Den Haag, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam)
- Direct access to the Rotte river cycling routes, which connect to larger regional networks
- Quieter residential area compared to central Den Haag, with detached and semi-detached family homes
- Close to Rijswijkse Zusje school cluster for families with young children
Cons:
- Limited local shops and amenities; most errands require heading toward Rijswijk centre or Den Haag
- Car-dependent for non-train travel; cycling infrastructure is functional but not extensive
- The neighbourhood sits in a flood-prone zone near the Rotte; properties require elevated foundation systems
- Noise from the A4 motorway is audible from the western edges of the neighbourhood
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Rijswijk (ZH.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 32.64
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 298
- Residential burglary
- 37
- Theft
- 77
- Violence and threats
- 32
- Vandalism and public order
- 38
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 Rijswijk
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 Rijswijk
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Rijswijk. The area’s median is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Rijswijk
Buying a home in Rijswijk? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €340,000. When comparing homes, look at features such as living area and condition alongside similar homes.
Updated: September 2026