Buying a home in Bedrijventerrein Twentekanaal Zuid I, Hengelo.
Bedrijventerrein Twentekanaal Zuid is Hengelo's industrial heart, and it's not a neighborhood where you'd buy a home. This is where manufacturing and logistics companies cluster along the canal, with offices, warehouses, and workshop spaces filling the grid. If you work in production or trade, you're steps from your business. The area stays practical and straightforward, without the residential trappings you'd find elsewhere in town.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bedrijventerrein Twentekanaal Zuid I
Pros:
- Direct access to the A35 highway; commute to Arnhem or Enschede is straightforward
- Flat terrain and wide industrial plots; no topographical constraints for construction or expansion
- Relatively affordable land compared to residential areas in the Twente region
- Adjacent to Twentekanaal offers potential water access for logistics or recreational use
Cons:
- Zoned exclusively for industrial and commercial use; no residential permitted
- Heavy truck traffic during business hours; noise and air quality concerns
- Limited public transport; nearest station (Hengelo) is 2–3 km away and serves passenger trains only
- Nightlife, shops, and services are concentrated in central Hengelo; car dependency is complete
- Flood risk near the canal; water management infrastructure required for any development
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Hengelo (O.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 64.81
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 653
- Residential burglary
- 22
- Theft
- 72
- Violence and threats
- 26
- Vandalism and public order
- 48
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 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