Homes for sale in Buitengebied 1 De Lier, Westland
Discover homes for sale in Buitengebied 1 De Lier: a quiet, open rural area with spacious detached houses. View the current listings and latest market figures directly on this page.
House prices and market figures Buitengebied 1 De Lier, Westland
The owner-occupied market in Buitengebied 1 De Lier is among the most expensive in the municipality of Westland. Of the 644 homes in this neighbourhood, 78% are owner-occupied, which typifies the ownership culture here. There are no social housing units; the 22% rental properties are all in the hands of private landlords. The average WOZ value is €601,000, well above the district average of De Lier (€425,000) and the municipal average of Westland (€424,000). That difference is significant and says a lot about the type of homes located here.
Over the past twelve months, 8 homes were sold, with an average sale price of €1,256,625. The range runs from €535,000 to €2,675,000, indicating that the supply varies widely: from compact country houses to large detached farmhouses. With an average sold area of 187 m², you arrive at a price per square metre of approximately €6,720. Those are not entry-level prices. The supply consists almost exclusively of detached homes and former agricultural properties. Buying an apartment in Buitengebied 1 De Lier is hardly an option in practice. At the top of this page, view the current supply and the most recent asking prices.
Living in Buitengebied 1 De Lier, Westland
Those who live here consciously live outside. Buitengebied 1 De Lier is not a neighbourhood in the traditional sense: there are no shopping streets, no apartment complexes, and no busy through roads through the core. It is an open greenhouse landscape with scattered buildings, ribbon villages, and a handful of detached homes and agricultural farmsteads along the polder ditches. The horizon is wide, the peace is genuine, and the neighbours are often literally not visible from your own driveway.
The character of the neighbourhood is agricultural-residential. Some residents have a direct connection to greenhouse horticulture, for which the municipality of Westland is nationally known. Others have consciously chosen a living location outside the built-up area, with large plots and space around the home. The homes are predominantly detached, ranging from renovated farmhouses to newer villas on spacious plots. Terraced houses or flats are not found here.
Facilities in the immediate vicinity are limited, and that is typical for this type of neighbourhood. For daily groceries, you drive to De Lier Centrumgebied, a short distance away. There you will find supermarkets, a pharmacy, primary schools, and the typical village amenities that De Lier has to offer. Sports clubs such as football club VV De Lier and tennis club LTC De Lier are accessible via Sportpark de Zweth. For more extensive shopping or secondary education, you go to Naaldwijk or 's-Gravenzande.
Accessibility by car is good. Via the Westerlee and the N213, you are quickly on the A20 towards Rotterdam or The Hague. Public transport here is less strong: bus connections run to De Lier and Naaldwijk, but for those without a car, the neighbourhood feels isolated. That is a real disadvantage to consider. By bike, you are in the centre of De Lier or Naaldwijk within a quarter of an hour.
Residents particularly appreciate the peace, the space, and the sense of privacy you have here. One resident describes it aptly: "You really live freely here. No neighbours opposite, no parking hassle, just space around you." Criticism sometimes focuses on the distance to facilities and the limited public transport connections. On the neighbourhood page of Buitengebied 1 De Lier you will find all resident reviews, neighbourhood scores per category, and further district data.
Compared to the adjacent Buitengebied 2 De Lier, the character is similar, but the prices and the mix of housing types can differ per sub-area. Those seeking more village proximity can also look at De Lier West, which has a slightly more compact housing structure. The broader district De Lier provides a good context to understand how this rural area relates to the rest of the village.
Who is a home for sale in Buitengebied 1 De Lier interesting for?
This neighbourhood mainly attracts movers and established families who consciously choose space and peace, and have the financial means to do so. With an average sale price of over €1.2 million and an entry price from €535,000, this is not an area for first-time buyers or those with a limited budget. The largest age group is between 45 and 65, which fits the picture of a neighbourhood where people settle long-term. Seniors looking to downsize will find little suitable supply here. Those unsure about buying can also look at rental properties in Buitengebied 1 De Lier, although that supply is limited. Be honest with yourself: if you are daily dependent on public transport or nearby facilities, this neighbourhood probably does not suit your lifestyle.
What residents say about Buitengebied 1 De Lier
Residents of Buitengebied 1 De Lier generally rate their neighbourhood positively, particularly in terms of peace, space, and safety. Lower scores are given for the level of facilities and accessibility by public transport. One resident writes: "It is wonderfully quiet here, but you have to be willing to get in the car for everything." That sums up the neighbourhood well. View all reviews and sub-scores on the neighbourhood page of Buitengebied 1 De Lier.
Compare homes for sale in and around Buitengebied 1 De Lier
On Buurtje.nl, you will find homes for sale in Buitengebied 1 De Lier brought together from more than 1,500 sources, supplemented with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews, and district data that you will not find in this combination anywhere else. This way, you can first assess whether the neighbourhood suits you before looking at homes. Also compare the supply in the broader municipality via homes for sale in Westland, or explore adjacent districts such as Naaldwijk and Honselersdijk if you seek more urban proximity. For a complete picture of the supply within De Lier, view all homes for sale in De Lier. Want to know more about the municipality? The municipality of Westland publishes current information on housing, permits, and local developments.
Frequently asked questions
What does a home cost in Buitengebied 1 De Lier?
Over the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Buitengebied 1 De Lier was €1,256,625. The range ran from €535,000 to €2,675,000, with an average sold living area of 187 m². That works out to a price per square metre of approximately €6,720. These are not entry-level prices: buying a home in Buitengebied 1 De Lier is mainly reserved for buyers with a substantial budget.
What is the WOZ value in Buitengebied 1 De Lier?
The average WOZ value in Buitengebied 1 De Lier is €601,000. That is well above the average for the De Lier district (€425,000) and the municipal average of Westland (€424,000). The high WOZ level reflects the large, detached houses and spacious plots that are characteristic of this rural area.
What is it like living in Buitengebied 1 De Lier?
Living in Buitengebied 1 De Lier means choosing peace, space and privacy in an open greenhouse landscape. The neighbourhood has an agricultural-residential character with scattered buildings and detached houses on spacious plots. Amenities are limited in the immediate vicinity, but the centre of De Lier is a short distance away. Residents appreciate the peace and space, but mention the limited public transport connections as a drawback.
Is Buitengebied 1 De Lier suitable for families?
The neighbourhood has relatively many households with children and the largest age group is 45 to 65 years, indicating an established, stable population. Families who consciously choose space and a quiet living environment generally feel at home here. Primary schools and sports clubs are accessible via the centre of De Lier. For daily life with children, a car is almost indispensable.
How accessible is Buitengebied 1 De Lier?
By car, accessibility is good: via the N213 you are quickly on the A20 towards Rotterdam or The Hague. By bike, the centre of De Lier or Naaldwijk can be reached in a quarter of an hour. Public transport is limited; there are bus connections to De Lier and Naaldwijk, but for those without a car, the neighbourhood is relatively isolated. There is no train station in the immediate vicinity.
What type of homes are for sale in Buitengebied 1 De Lier?
The supply consists almost exclusively of detached houses, such as renovated farmhouses, country houses and villas on spacious plots. Buying terraced houses, semi-detached houses or apartments in Buitengebied 1 De Lier is practically impossible. The homes are on average large: the average sold area over the past twelve months was 187 m². Supply is limited and changes slowly.
Are there schools and daily amenities near Buitengebied 1 De Lier?
In Buitengebied 1 De Lier itself there are no supermarkets, schools or other daily amenities. These can be found a short distance away in the centre of De Lier, where primary schools, a supermarket and a pharmacy are present. For secondary education and more extensive shops, you go to Naaldwijk or 's-Gravenzande. A car is almost a necessity for daily life in this neighbourhood.
