Rental homes in Professorenbuurt, Delft

Rental prices and market figures Professorenbuurt, Delft

Professorenbuurt is pre-eminently a rental neighbourhood: no less than 88% of the 1,149 homes are rental properties, compared to just 12% owner-occupied homes. A large part of the rental stock, around 62%, is owned by housing associations. This means that the majority of homes fall under the social rent threshold. In addition, 27% is owned by other landlords, which keeps the free-sector supply limited. In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,438 per month, with a range of €1,089 to €1,875. Note: this concerns only the free sector, excluding social rent. With only five free-sector rentals in a year, supply is tight. The average WOZ value is €245,000, significantly lower than the district average of Wippolder (€279,000) and the municipal average of Delft (€322,000). This makes the neighbourhood relatively affordable by Delft standards, especially in the social rental sector. At the top of this page, see the current overview of available rental properties in Professorenbuurt with daily prices.

Living in Professorenbuurt, Delft

Professorenbuurt owes its name to street names named after professors and scientists, such as Van der Waalsweg, Lorentzweg and Kamerlingh Onnesweg. It is a compact post-war residential neighbourhood from the 1950s and 1960s, with predominantly three- to four-storey porch flats and a smaller number of terraced houses. The architecture is sober and functional, typical of the reconstruction period. The streets are relatively narrow, with mature trees here and there giving the neighbourhood a green character. It is not a neighbourhood with great allure, but it does have a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.

The population is diverse: with 515 young people aged 15-25 and 660 residents in the 25-45 age group, the neighbourhood is popular with students and young professionals. That makes sense, because the TU Delft campus is within walking distance. At the same time, there are also families (255 children under 15) and elderly people (290 residents aged 65+). The average income of €24,800 is below the Delft average of €34,700, which fits a neighbourhood with a lot of social housing and student households. Single-person households form the majority (860 of the households), and only 22% of residents are married.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

For daily groceries, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. On Insulindeweg, on the border with Wippolder, you will find a Lidl. A bit further towards the centre of Delft, there are more supermarkets, including an Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Primary school De Horizon is in the immediate vicinity, and secondary schools such as Christelijk Lyceum Delft are easily accessible by bike. For sports, you can benefit from sports park Kerkpolder on the edge of the neighbourhood and the nearby Kerkpolder swimming pool. Wilhelminapark and the greenery along the Schie offer space for walking or jogging. GP practices and a pharmacy are available within cycling distance. For more extensive shopping and nightlife, you go to the Delft city centre, less than two kilometres away.

Accessibility of Professorenbuurt

Residents rate accessibility a 9.0 out of 10, and rightly so. Delft Station is about a ten-minute bike ride away and offers direct train connections to The Hague, Rotterdam and Leiden. Bus lines towards the centre and the TU campus stop at the edges of the neighbourhood. By bike, you can be on campus in five minutes and in the historic centre in ten minutes. The A13 is quickly accessible via the Kruithuisweg, which is convenient for motorists. Parking is permit-based in parts of the neighbourhood, and spaces are sometimes scarce due to the high housing density. Keep that in mind if you have a car.

Residents rate Professorenbuurt an 8.0 out of 10. Especially the scores for greenery (9.0) and accessibility (9.0) stand out. Resident Klaas calls the neighbourhood "gezellig" and says: "I get along well with the people." Another resident speaks of a "good atmosphere" with "nice people." Beauty scores the lowest at 7.0, which fits the no-nonsense character of the post-war buildings. See all reviews on the neighbourhood page of Professorenbuurt. Compared to neighbourhoods like TU-Noord, Professorenbuurt is slightly more of a real residential neighbourhood and less of a campus environment. If you are looking for more buzz, you can also look at the supply in Zeeheldenbuurt, which lies closer to the centre.

Who is a rental home in Professorenbuurt interesting for?

With the high proportion of social rental homes and the proximity of TU Delft, the neighbourhood is especially attractive for students, starters and single people with a modest income. If you want to rent a home in Professorenbuurt through a housing association, register with Woonnet Haaglanden as soon as possible, because the waiting lists in Delft can run up to several years. In the free sector, supply is limited and homes go quickly. Make sure you have your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) ready to respond immediately. Families can find affordable space here, but the apartments are often compact. If you are looking for more living space, also consider owner-occupied homes in Professorenbuurt as an alternative, although supply there is also limited.

What residents say about Professorenbuurt

Based on 2 reviews, Professorenbuurt scores an 8.0 out of 10. The highest sub-scores go to accessibility (9.0) and greenery (9.0), while facilities (7.0) and beauty (7.0) score the lowest. Resident Klaas writes: "I get along well with the people" and gives the neighbourhood an 8.1. The community score of 8.0 confirms that picture. Want to see all reviews and sub-scores? Go to the reviews and neighbourhood data of Professorenbuurt.

Compare rental homes in Professorenbuurt with surrounding neighbourhoods

Professorenbuurt is located in the Wippolder district, which includes several neighbourhoods each with their own character. Wippolder-Zuid offers a similar housing mix but lies closer to the Schie, while Wippolder-Noord leans slightly more towards the centre. Also take a look at the total rental supply in Wippolder or compare with districts like Hof van Delft for a greener, more suburban alternative. On the rental page of Delft you will find the complete supply in the municipality. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a rental home but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you. More information about living in Delft can also be found on the website of the municipality of Delft.