Buying a home in Bedrijventerrein Westermaat Noordwest, Hengelo.
Westermaat Noordwest is where Hengelo's working side lives. You'll find warehouses, light manufacturing, and logistics companies clustered here—solid brick buildings and broad roads designed for trucks, not tourists. If you're buying a home here, you're likely running a business yourself or working nearby; the residential stock is minimal, mostly converted lofts or newer builds squeezed between industrial sites. The upside: short commute, lower prices than residential neighbourhoods, and neighbours who understand early starts and late deliveries.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bedrijventerrein Westermaat Noordwest
Pros:
- Located directly on the A1/A35 motorway junction, making commutes to Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle straightforward
- Ample parking and space; this is not a cramped urban area
- Proximity to Hengelo railway station (15 min walk) with regular connections to Utrecht and Amsterdam
- Quieter than city neighbourhoods—industrial zoning means fewer residents and less street noise from people
Cons:
- This is an industrial estate, not a residential neighbourhood; minimal shops, cafes, or street life
- Heavy truck traffic during business hours; noise and air quality concerns if you're sensitive to it
- Schools and basic amenities require a car or long walk
- Lonely feel at weekends and evenings when businesses close
- Limited cycling infrastructure for local trips—most movement assumes vehicle use
- Restrictive zoning may limit what you can do with residential property here
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Hengelo (O.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 59.50
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 448
- Residential burglary
- 18
- Theft
- 58
- Violence and threats
- 36
- 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 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