Buying a home in Julianapark, Rijswijk.
Julianapark is a quiet, leafy neighborhood where you'll find mostly detached and semi-detached homes from the 1960s onward, with decent gardens and space. It sits between Rijswijk's town center and the green belt, so you're close enough for groceries and schools but far enough to avoid the noise. The mix here tends toward families and long-term residents who actually know their neighbors. You're well-connected by car to The Hague and the motorways, but if you prefer cycling, the nearby parks give you a sense of being outside the city without actually leaving it.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Julianapark
Pros:
- Five minutes walk to Rijswijk railway station (direct trains to Den Haag, Rotterdam, and beyond)
- Julianapark itself is a genuine recreational green space with pathways, open fields, and a pond
- Mix of post-war family homes (1950s-70s detached and semi-detached) on generous plots
- Proximity to the A4 motorway (south) without sitting directly under flight paths
Cons:
- Road noise from Surinamestraat and other through-roads; traffic increases during rush hours
- Schools in the area are stretched; closest primary (De Vliegeraar) has long waiting lists
- Limited local shopping; most residents drive to Jumbo/Lidl in the town centre or elsewhere
- Summer flooding risk: the neighbourhood sits in a flood-prone basin; water management was upgraded post-2007 but remains a concern in extreme rainfall
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Rijswijk (ZH.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 61.27
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 314
- Residential burglary
- 21
- Theft
- 75
- Violence and threats
- 34
- Vandalism and public order
- 24
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 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
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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