Buying a home in Bedrijventerrein Timmersveld, Hengelo.
Timmersveld is where Hengelo's working side lives—a sprawling business park that pulls in light manufacturers, logistics companies, and service trades rather than the usual residential crowd. If you're buying a home here, you're looking at older converted warehouses or purpose-built apartments, mostly for people who work nearby or want cheap rent without the commute. The railway connection to Arnhem and Twente airport keeps it practical, and the industrial backdrop means real quiet on weekends. Expect straightforward neighbours: business owners, shift workers, young people saving money—not the weekend-cafe set.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bedrijventerrein Timmersveld
Pros:
- Timmersveld is 2.5 km from Hengelo railway station, giving you direct trains to Arnhem, Utrecht and Zutphen without transfers
- The industrial zone sits next to the Twentekanaal with decent cycling paths, useful for commutes east toward Enschede
- Relatively low property prices compared to residential neighborhoods in central Hengelo
- Flat terrain means cycling to local amenities is straightforward
Cons:
- This is an active business park; you'll live surrounded by warehouses, logistics companies and light manufacturing—not a residential neighborhood
- Noise from truck traffic and industrial activity throughout the day and early evening
- Limited walkable shops, cafés or services; you need a bike or car for anything beyond the zone
- No primary schools within the terrein itself; families would need to commute into central Hengelo
- Evenings and weekends feel empty once the businesses close
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Hengelo (O.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.57
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 282
- Residential burglary
- 21
- Theft
- 44
- Violence and threats
- 23
- Vandalism and public order
- 25
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Hengelo
Choose homes that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Hengelo
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Hengelo. The area’s median is only a reference, not a valuation of this home.
The wider housing market in Hengelo
Buying a home in Hengelo? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €363,000. Compare a home's features, such as its living area and condition, with similar homes before deciding if it suits you.
Updated: September 2026