Buying a home in Hommelbrink, Apeldoorn.
Hommelbrink is a quiet, green neighborhood where you'll find plenty of families with children. The homes are mostly 1970s and 80s builds, well-maintained and reasonably priced. You're close to Apeldoorn's forest and schools, yet the city center is just a short drive away. It's not a trendy spot, but that's the appeal: neighbors know each other, and you get space without the fuss.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Hommelbrink
Pros:
- Direct bus line 3 to central station (5 minutes); ideal for commuters
- Plenty of 1970s/80s houses on spacious plots; good potential for renovation or extension
- Quiet, wooded neighbourhood with walking paths towards Apenheul and Apeldoornse Bos
- Close to Jumbo supermarket and local shops on Molenstraat
Cons:
- Most single-family homes are dated; renovation requires significant investment
- Limited nightlife; nearest restaurants and bars cluster around the city centre (10+ minutes by bike)
- Few young families; demographically an ageing neighbourhood
- Parking can be difficult on streets without driveways
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 44.67
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 593
- Residential burglary
- 56
- Theft
- 165
- Violence and threats
- 29
- Vandalism and public order
- 51
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 Hommelbrink 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 Hommelbrink
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Housing market Hommelbrink
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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