Horstenbuurt-Noord, Alphen aan den Rijn

Horstenbuurt-Noord Part of the Ridderveld district in Alphen aan den Rijn. Home to 1,495 residents. €360k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 51/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,495 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €360k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 51/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 15.4 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Alphen aan den Rijn, 41 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Hobbitburcht, 183 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 582 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 64%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Horstenbuurt-Noord safe?

Horstenbuurt-Noord recorded 23 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 15.4 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 Horstenbuurt-Noord?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Horstenbuurt-Noord is €360k. Recent Alphen aan den Rijn sale prices average 16% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €417k.

What schools are in Horstenbuurt-Noord?

The nearest primary school is De Hobbitburcht, 183 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 5 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Horstenbuurt-Noord?

The nearest NS train station is Alphen aan den Rijn, 41 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Vogelbuurt
  • Paddestoelenbuurt
  • Steinenbuurt
  • Componistenbuurt-Noord

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.