Buying a home in Dennenheuvel, Apeldoorn.
Dennenheuvel is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find plenty of families with children, mostly in homes built in the 1970s and 80s. The area sits right next to Apeldoorn's forest, so you have greenery on your doorstep and bike paths that lead straight into the woods. Shops and schools are within walking distance, and it feels more like a village than a city. Your neighbours actually know each other here, which some people love and others find a bit much.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Dennenheuvel
Pros:
- Direct cycling route to the city centre via the Apeldoornseweg; Apeldoorn station is 15 minutes by bike
- Borders the Veluwe with walking and cycling trails; Apenheul is within walking distance
- Plenty of 1970s–80s homes with spacious plots and gardens; not densely packed
- Relatively affordable compared to other parts of Apeldoorn
Cons:
- Few shops and restaurants in the neighbourhood itself; dependent on the centre or Deventer
- Car-dependent for daily shopping without cycling
- Buses run less frequently than in central Apeldoorn
- Heavy through-traffic on the Apeldoornseweg; potential noise nuisance
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 44.33
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 694
- Residential burglary
- 33
- Theft
- 61
- Violence and threats
- 52
- Vandalism and public order
- 85
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Dennenheuvel offer?
Apeldoorn gives you space in a way most Dutch towns don't: substantial villas and modern family homes with proper gardens, not cramped terraced streets. The population is stable and domestic, lots of families and retirees who've put down roots here. The royal Palace Het Loo sits in the middle of it all, which means you're living surrounded by woodland and parkland you'll use every day. Work and shopping are straightforward and nearby, without the noise of a major city.
Buying agent in Dennenheuvel
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Housing market Dennenheuvel
In Apeldoorn, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 513, compared to 473 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 465,000 euros this quarter from 463,000 euros last quarter, with the average price per square meter going from 4,215 euros to 4,246 euros. The average list price also went from 446,000 euros last quarter to 456,000 euros this quarter, reflecting a positive trend. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, indicating a robust market environment.
Updated: May 2026
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