Buying a home in Kom Wely, Dodewaard.
Kom Wely is a quiet neighbourhood in Dodewaard where you'll find families and couples who value space and privacy. The homes here are mostly from the 1970s and 80s, typically with generous gardens and plenty of greenery around them. You're close to open countryside but not cut off from anything: Dodewaard itself has what you need for daily life, and the Betuwe region is made for cycling. What people often mention is that it's genuinely peaceful without feeling isolated.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in Kom Wely
Pros:
- Quiet, rural setting with plenty of space around houses – no apartment blocks or busy streets
- Close to the Waal river; walking and cycling along the water are daily options
- Good road access via the N325 and Dodewaard train station (Arriva line to Arnhem)
- Houses typically have larger gardens and on-site parking
- Proximity to natural areas like the Betuwe polder for recreation
Cons:
- Limited local amenities: no supermarket or bakery in Kom Wely itself, car-dependent for shopping in Dodewaard village or beyond
- Train service is limited (Arriva buses only, no direct rail to Utrecht or Amsterdam)
- Minimal social infrastructure: no sports hall, cinema, or nightlife venues nearby
- Low entrepreneurial activity; no cafés or shops that create neighbourhood life
- Flood risk: location near the Waal means periodic water damage during high water levels
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Neder-Betuwe
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 28.20
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 131
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 9
- Violence and threats
- 5
- Vandalism and public order
- 17
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 Kom Wely offer?
Dodewaard is a quiet village where you'll find plenty of families and first-time buyers, mostly in detached homes and some larger farmhouses. The centre sits close enough to Arnhem and Wageningen for commuting, but feels genuinely rural: you get space and peace here. The area around the village centre has more activity, with a few shops and cafés, while the edges quickly open into the green Betuwe countryside. Most homes come with garden space, and schools are easy to reach for families.
Buying agent in Kom Wely
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Housing market Kom Wely
In Dodewaard, the real estate market shows notable activity. This quarter, 13 homes sold, compared to 9 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter is 503,000 euros, down from 576,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,241 euros to 4,254 euros. The average list price decreased from 561,000 euros last quarter to 484,000 euros this quarter, with the average list price per square meter going from 4,121 euros to 4,077 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year.
Updated: April 2026
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