Buying a home in Bolbloemen, Voorhout.
Bolbloemen is where you'll find solid, mid-range family homes on quieter streets, built mostly in the 1980s and '90s. Your neighbors are locals who've put down roots here, not passing through. The village itself is small enough that you know the baker and the mechanic, but close enough to Lisse's flower auctions and the coast to feel connected to something bigger. Most days the main street is calm, though flower season brings a particular kind of traffic. If you want space, decent schools nearby, and the rhythm of a proper village without isolation, this pocket delivers.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bolbloemen
Pros:
- Quiet, car-dependent village setting with spacious family homes on large plots, typical of Bolbloemen's position between Lisse and Voorhout
- Direct access to bulb field landscapes and cycling routes through the Green Heart (Groenhart) region
- Elementary school (Voorhout) within cycling distance; good primary education options without needing to leave the area
- Short train commute to Leiden (Leiden Centraal via Lisse station, roughly 20 minutes) for work elsewhere
Cons:
- Limited local amenities—nearest shops and restaurants require cycling into Voorhout centre (3+ km) or Lisse
- Few public transport options; a car is effectively essential for daily life
- Flat, rural character appeals to some but offers no urban energy, nightlife, or cultural venues
- Seasonal flood risk in low-lying areas; winter waterlogging is common in fields around the neighbourhood
- Population aging; younger demographic and rental housing stock are scarce
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Teylingen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 23.54
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 95
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Theft
- 33
- Violence and threats
- 6
- Vandalism and public order
- 13
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 Voorhout
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Asking prices and sale prices in Voorhout
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The wider housing market in Voorhout
Buying a home in Voorhout? The median sale price in the previous quarter was around €553,000. As you compare homes, check how their features, such as living area and condition, compare with similar homes.
Updated: September 2026