Buying a home in Broekmaten, Den Ham.
Broekmaten is a quiet neighbourhood where you'll find mostly single-family homes, many with a bit of land around them. Your neighbours tend to be families and people who value rural living. You're just a short distance from Den Ham itself, where you'll handle daily shopping and find a bit more activity. The Twentekanaal runs nearby, so walking and cycling are genuinely part of life here.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Broekmaten
Pros:
- Quiet residential area with detached houses and spacious plots, ideal if you want distance from bustle
- Close to the Twentekanaal for walks and cycling
- Good primary schools in the immediate area (Basisschool De Tweesprong)
- Direct bus connection (line 4) to Almelo and Hengelo
Cons:
- Limited shopping; larger groceries you do in Almelo or Hengelo
- No train station in Den Ham itself; nearest is Almelo (6 km)
- Little nightlife; cafés and restaurants are sparse
- Agricultural surroundings mean regular odour nuisance from farms
Living environment
Measurable environmental factors that affect comfort and health.
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Twenterand
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 10.52
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 63
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 9
- 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 April 2026
What does Broekmaten offer?
Den Ham is a quiet village where your money stretches further than in the cities. You'll find mostly detached homes and farmhouses with generous plots, ideal if you want real distance from your neighbours. It's genuinely rural here: pastures, cycling routes toward Groningen, and your neighbours tend to be long-time residents who know the area well. Shops and schools are in nearby villages, so you'll need to drive for those.
Buying agent in Broekmaten
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Housing market Broekmaten
In Den Ham, the real estate market shows notable trends. Last quarter, 14 homes sold, compared to 10 this quarter. The average transaction price last quarter was 460,000 euros, compared to 462,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter last quarter was 3,601 euros, compared to 3,378 euros this quarter. The average list price last quarter was 451,000 euros, compared to 444,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, indicating a stable market despite slight fluctuations in prices.
Updated: June 2026
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