1 rental home in neighbourhood Roelofarendsveen, Kaag en Braassem

Rental prices and market figures Roelofarendsveen, Kaag en Braassem

The housing market in Roelofarendsveen is dominated by owner-occupied homes: 71% of the approximately 2,037 homes are owned, while 29% are rented. Within that, 19% is owned by housing associations (social rent) and 10% falls under other landlords (private sector). The average WOZ value here is €475,000, which is clearly higher than the district average of €435,000 and also above the municipal average of Kaag en Braassem (€447,000). This higher property value is reflected in private sector rental prices. For current rental prices and the average time on the market in days, we refer to the overview at the top of this page, which is updated daily. Would you like to compare with the broader supply? Then also check the rental properties in Roelofarendsveen at district level or the full overview of rental properties in Kaag en Braassem.

Living in Roelofarendsveen, Kaag en Braassem

Roelofarendsveen is a predominantly green and quiet polder village on the edge of the Groene Hart, wedged between the Ringvaart and extensive horticultural areas. Its character is typically Dutch rural: ribbon development along polder ditches, terraced houses from the seventies and eighties, and here and there newer expansion neighbourhoods. The village has around 5,100 inhabitants and a relatively young population composition, with families aged 25 to 45 as the largest group. This is also reflected in the streets: many family homes, little high-rise.

Facilities
Facilities in Roelofarendsveen are limited, and that is exactly what residents struggle with. There is a small local shopping strip with a supermarket, but for a wider range of shops, catering and healthcare, you have to rely on Alphen aan den Rijn or Leiden. Childcare is a concrete pain point: the childcare locations in the village are full, forcing parents to take their children to neighbouring municipalities. Primary education is available in the village itself, but for secondary education, children quickly have to go to surrounding places. Sports clubs do exist, including football and tennis, but a swimming pool or large sports centre is lacking. Green spaces are also scarce for a village that looks so green on the map: there are few formal parks or dog walking areas. One resident aptly described it: "You can walk the dog on a strip of verge, nowhere really."

Accessibility
The accessibility of Roelofarendsveen is one of the weakest points of the neighbourhood. There is no train station in the village itself. Bus connections exist, but the frequency and network are considered inadequate by residents, which explains the low score of 1.0 for accessibility. By car, via the N11 you are relatively quickly in Alphen aan den Rijn (about 10 minutes) and via the A4 towards Leiden (about 20 minutes) or Amsterdam (about 35 minutes). Cyclists can ride along the polder lanes, although connections to larger centres are not always comfortable or fast. Parking is free in most streets and not a problem.

Atmosphere and neighbourhood score
The resident score of Roelofarendsveen currently stands at 2.8 out of 10, based on submitted reviews on the neighbourhood page of Roelofarendsveen. Resident Sven writes: "Most people end up here because they can't find housing in Leiden, Alphen etc. But you wouldn't wish this on anyone, no facilities, childcare is full so children go to school in neighbouring municipalities because there is care there." The highest sub-scores are for beauty (7.0) and housing (6.0), indicating that the homes themselves and the visual appearance of the village are rated more positively than the liveability around them. Safety scores a 4.0, which is not dramatic but also not reassuring.

Would you like to compare with neighbouring neighbourhoods? Roelofarendsveen-Noord and the Burgemeesterswijk offer a different housing supply within the same core, while Oude Wetering just outside the village has a slightly different atmosphere. Also Leimuiden is an alternative if you want to stay in the municipality but are looking for different facilities.

Who is a rental property in Roelofarendsveen interesting for?

Renting in Roelofarendsveen mainly attracts people who cannot find an affordable home elsewhere in the region. That also says a lot about the target group: they are more often families or couples who consciously or out of necessity choose a quieter, cheaper alternative to Leiden or Alphen aan den Rijn. If you are willing to drive for facilities and the car is a fixed part of your daily life, you can live relatively spaciously here. Starters who depend on public transport or childcare in the area should carefully weigh the limitations. For social rent, you must register with a housing association active in the region, such as Habeko Wonen. Waiting lists are long. Check the available rental properties at the top of this page for the current state of the private sector supply and respond quickly: the time on the market in popular price ranges is short.

What residents say about living in Roelofarendsveen

The overall rating of Roelofarendsveen stands at 2.8 out of 10. The highest sub-scores are for beauty (7.0) and housing (6.0). Accessibility, community spirit, green spaces and education all score a 1.0. Resident Sven sums it up as "Terrible" and points to the lack of facilities and full childcare as the biggest drawbacks. This is honest, direct feedback that you won't find anywhere else at neighbourhood level. Read all reviews and view the full district data on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Roelofarendsveen. Want to know more about the municipality? The official website of Kaag en Braassem offers information about municipal services, permits and local projects.

Compare rental properties in and around Roelofarendsveen

Are you looking for a rental home in this region but want to compare more options? In addition to the supply in Roelofarendsveen itself, there are also available rental properties in adjacent parts of the district, such as the Tuinbouwgebied or in other neighbourhoods of the municipality such as Woubrugge and Rijnsaterwoude. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews, demographic data and neighbourhood scores, so you not only find a home but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. View the total overview via the district page of Roelofarendsveen or broaden your search to all rental properties in Kaag en Braassem.