Benthuizen, Alphen aan den Rijn

Benthuizen scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €444.000, with 69% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 3,595 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€444.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€444.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+12% vs city · +12% vs NL

Owner-occupied

69%

+8% vs city · +21% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€459.675

+3.2% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.5%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

74%

Median time on market

33 days

Market tension

2.1

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1965-1975

Number of homes

1.420

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,016 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

141

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.4

Amenities

2.5

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 40% vs last year

Theft

7.4 per 1,000

Violence

2.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

3.595

Households

1.400

Age distribution

0–15: 20%15–25: 13%25–45: 22%45–65: 25%65+: 20%

Single-person

27%

Avg. household

2.6

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 40 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 20-40 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
School met de Bijbel	Primary	1.7km	Satisfactory
Bentwijzer	Primary	1.8km	Satisfactory

School met de Bijbel

Primary · 1.7km

Satisfactory

Bentwijzer

Primary · 1.8km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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