Buying a home in Polanen, Monster.
Polanen is where you'll find straightforward family homes, many with decent gardens, in a neighborhood where people actually stay put. The vibe is quiet residential, not flashy—your neighbors tend to be families and couples settled in for the long haul. You're minutes from the Westland's glasshouse farms and markets, so fresh produce and local flower shops are genuinely part of daily life. Schools and a sports club anchor the area. It's the kind of place where you know your street, and that matters.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Polanen
Pros:
- Direct rail connection to Rotterdam Centraal (15 min) and The Hague (20 min) on the Gouda–Den Haag line; no transfers needed.
- Below-average house prices for the Randstad; detached homes on larger plots are still obtainable here.
- Quiet, car-dependent suburb with minimal through-traffic and low noise from trains.
- Polanen primary school and Monster sports complex (hockey, tennis) are walking distance.
Cons:
- Almost no local employment; you're commuting or working remotely by necessity, not choice.
- Limited walkable shopping; Albert Heijn and some cafés on Zeestraat, but for variety you need a car or a 20-minute walk into Monster centre.
- Few bars and restaurants; nightlife is not here—you'll drive to Delft or The Hague for an evening out.
- Car dependency is real; cycling gets you to Monster train station but not much beyond safely.
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Westland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.64
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 370
- Residential burglary
- 17
- Theft
- 54
- Violence and threats
- 33
- Vandalism and public order
- 44
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 Monster
Choose homes that fit your needs, and compare their living area, layout and condition. Recent sales of similar homes can also help you consider a suitable asking price.
Asking prices and sale prices in Monster
To judge how the asking price compares, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Monster. The area's median sale price is a useful reference, but it does not determine the value of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Monster
Buying a home in Monster? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €533,000. Compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes to see how it measures up.
Updated: September 2026