Bentwoud, Alphen aan den Rijn

Bentwoud Part of the Benthuizen district in Alphen aan den Rijn. Home to 570 residents. €608k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 570 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €608k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: F
  • Crime rate: 82.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Oosterheem (tram), 30 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Bentwijzer, 1630 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 2275 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 79%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Bentwoud safe?

Bentwoud recorded 47 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 82.5 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 Bentwoud?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Bentwoud is €608k. Recent Alphen aan den Rijn sale prices average 16% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €703k.

What schools are in Bentwoud?

The nearest primary school is Bentwijzer, 1630 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Bentwoud?

The nearest NS train station is Oosterheem (tram), 30 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Zuidwijk
  • Rijneveld-Zuid
  • Rijndijk
  • Rietveldse polder

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.