Benthuizen Dorp-West, Alphen aan den Rijn

Benthuizen Dorp-West Part of the Benthuizen district in Alphen aan den Rijn. Home to 900 residents. €480k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 55/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 900 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €480k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 55/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 5.6 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Willem Dreeslaan (tram), 15 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Bentwijzer, 944 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 308 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 82%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Benthuizen Dorp-West safe?

Benthuizen Dorp-West recorded 5 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 5.6 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Alphen aan den Rijn median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Benthuizen Dorp-West?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Benthuizen Dorp-West is €480k. Recent Alphen aan den Rijn sale prices average 16% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €555k.

What schools are in Benthuizen Dorp-West?

The nearest primary school is Bentwijzer, 944 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Benthuizen Dorp-West?

The nearest NS train station is Willem Dreeslaan (tram), 15 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Beerendrecht
  • Draaistok
  • Biezen-West
  • De Oude Wereld-Oost

All Alphen aan den Rijn rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.