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Neighbourhoods in Alphen aan den Rijn

Alphen aan den Rijn has 16 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €422.533, ranging from €298.000 in Hoorn to €572.000 in Steekterpolder. The average livability score is 3.1 out of 5. Whether you're an expat looking for a central, well-connected area or a quieter family-friendly neighbourhood, use the filters below to compare on price, safety, and livability.

Highlights
Most affordable

Hoorn

€298.000

Most expensive

Steekterpolder

€572.000

Safest neighbourhood

Rietveld

4.0/5

Highest livability

Rietveld

4.0/5

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Boskoop
Hazerswoude-Dorp
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Hoge Zijde
Hoorn
Kerk en Zanen
Koudekerk aan den Rijn
Lage Zijde
Oudshoorn
Ridderveld
Rietveld
Steekterpolder
Zegersloot
Zwammerdam

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Insights

Alphen aan den Rijn in numbers

Prosperity

Socio-economic status

Total score

+0.16vs. NL avg

Labour participation

76%

Benefits

9.1%

Wealth+0.07
Education+0.03
Employment+0.06
Source · CBS 86092 / 86113 / 862582023

Tenure

Tenure mix · Alphen aan den Rijn

  • Owner-occupied64%
  • Social rental25%
  • Private rental11%
Source · CBS 8290051,069 dwellings · 2025

Pipeline

Future housing supply · Alphen aan den Rijn

permitted or under construction

Total

1,323

Under construction

828

Permitted

495

Permits — last 8 quarters

2026Q2

By client

  • Corporation144
  • Market82
  • Private57
Source · CBS 82211 / 836712026MM05

Frequently Asked Questions

The best neighbourhoods in Alphen aan den Rijn

16 neighbourhoods ranked on livability, property value, safety, noise and distance to a station or school — with the figure behind each place.

What does a home in Alphen aan den Rijn cost?

Average WOZ value

€422,533

The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Alphen aan den Rijn usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.

Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount

€74,500

One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.5%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.

Work out what you can borrowValue check on an address in Alphen aan den Rijn

Further reading

What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?

The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.

How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?

Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.

Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?

Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.

Work out the numbers:How much can I borrow?Do I qualify for NHG?Buying here as an expat