Buying a home in Almen, Almen.
Almen is a small village where you actually know your neighbours. The homes here are mostly from the 1970s and 80s, many detached or semi-detached with gardens. You're right at the edge of the Achterhoek countryside, so walking and cycling aren't just hobbies here, they're the default. Shops and schools are in Lochem itself, a ten-minute drive away, but the village has its own centre with a café and supermarket.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Almen
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Arnhem (15 min) and Zutphen (10 min) via Almen station
- Plenty of detached houses with spacious plots, typical for this region
- Albert Heijn supermarket and primary school De Wegwijzer within the village
- Rural character with direct access to Achterhoek countryside and cycling routes
Cons:
- Limited hospitality: no restaurants or meaningful cafés in the village itself
- Car-dependent for shopping beyond daily groceries (nearest larger shopping centres in Zutphen)
- Little to no nightlife; young people move away to larger cities
- House prices rising, but supply remains small and properties sell slowly
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Lochem
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 8.46
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 28
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 0
- Vandalism and public order
- 7
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 Almen offer?
Almen is a small village where you actually know your neighbours, not just the houses around you. Most homes here date from the 1930s through 1970s, often with a bit of land attached. You're ten minutes from Lochem for shops and schools, but you don't feel like you're living in a commuter village. The Achterhoek countryside around you is genuinely lovely for walking and cycling, and that shapes the whole feel of the place.
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Housing market Almen
In Almen, the real estate market shows notable changes. Last quarter, 4 homes sold compared to 3 this quarter. The average transaction price last quarter was 874,000 euros, compared to 579,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter last quarter was 3,903 euros, compared to 4,689 euros this quarter. The average list price last quarter was 906,000 euros, compared to 675,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a trend in property valuation.
Updated: May 2026
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