Buying a home in Oldenhof, Driel.
Oldenhof in Driel is where you get a genuine village feel without isolation—close-knit, quiet, but right on the edge of practical access to Arnhem and the wider Betuwe. Most homes here are family houses with decent gardens, not cramped townhouses, so you're likely looking at space and breathing room. Your neighbors tend to be people who chose this specifically for the slower pace, not people passing through. The Rhine is near enough that riverside life shapes how people live here, even if you're not directly on the water.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in Oldenhof
Pros:
- Quiet residential area with mostly detached and semi-detached homes; no apartment blocks dominating the streetscape.
- Direct access to the Rhine floodplain and cycling routes along the river—Nijmegen and Arnhem are 15–20 minutes by bike.
- Schools (Basisschool de Wegwijzer, others nearby) and a primary care doctor within the village itself.
- Lower property prices than comparable homes in Nijmegen or Arnhem.
Cons:
- No train station in Driel; closest is Arnhem or Nijmegen (car or bus required).
- Limited local amenities: grocery shopping, restaurants, and services concentrated in Arnhem or Wijchen, not within walking distance.
- Flooding risk during extreme water levels on the Rhine; homes here sit in an active retention area.
- Car dependency for work and leisure if your job isn't in Overbetuwe itself.
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Overbetuwe
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 12.56
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 55
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 6
- Violence and threats
- 4
- Vandalism and public order
- 6
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
What does Oldenhof offer?
Driel is a quiet village on the Rhine's edge, where your neighbours are likely to be longtime residents and young families drawn by actual affordability and breathing room. Houses here are a mix of traditional rural properties and newer builds on generous plots, and you'll be cycling to Arnhem's restaurants and culture in twenty minutes. The real draw isn't atmosphere; it's space at a price that doesn't punish you, plus a river walk that locals actually use. You're picking Driel if you want to be near the city but not in it.
Buying agent in Oldenhof
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Housing market Oldenhof
In Driel, 12 homes sold this quarter, matching the previous quarter. The average transaction price rose to 658,000 euros, compared to 432,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 3,994 euros to 4,127 euros. The average list price increased to 650,000 euros from 428,000 euros last quarter. This year, the average WOZ-value is 300,000 euros, up from 290,000 euros last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values. Overall, the market shows stability with notable price growth.
Updated: April 2026
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