Buying a home in De Rodes, Voorhout.
De Rodes is where Voorhout's quieter residential streets meet working farmland—you'll find a lot of families here who chose it for the space and the slower pace, though you're never far from the town centre. The homes tend toward older villas and modern family houses with proper gardens, and your neighbours are a mix of long-timers and newcomers seeking something calmer than the busier villages nearby. It's a neighbourhood where you can walk to schools and the local shops, but you'll want a car for anything beyond that. The bulb fields around you are part of why the air feels different here.
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What to consider when buying in De Rodes
Pros:
- Direct train access to Leiden (10 min) and The Hague (20 min) via station Voorhout; no need for a car to commute
- Surrounded by bulb fields and open countryside; genuine rural setting without being completely isolated
- Houses tend to be spacious detached or semi-detached villas, many with larger gardens than you'd find in suburban developments
- Quiet residential area with minimal through-traffic
Cons:
- No supermarket within walking distance; you need a car or bike for regular shopping
- Schools are spread out; primary schools require transport for younger children
- Evening and weekend entertainment is thin on the ground; you'll head to Leiden or Lisse for restaurants and nightlife
- Winter can feel isolating: dark, windy countryside with limited reason to leave home
- Property values tied closely to bulb-farming economics; less diverse local market
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Teylingen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 23.90
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 111
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 13
- Violence and threats
- 11
- Vandalism and public order
- 16
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 Voorhout
Choose homes that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Look at what matters to you in each home before deciding which ones belong on your shortlist.
Asking prices and sale prices in Voorhout
To assess the asking price, look at recent sales of similar homes in Voorhout, considering features such as type, size and condition. The area's median is only a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Voorhout
Buying a home in Voorhout? The median sale price was around € 556,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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