Buying a home in Bedrijventerrein Twentekanaal Zuid I, Hengelo.
Bedrijventerrein Twentekanaal Zuid is Hengelo's industrial heart, and it's not a neighborhood where you'd buy a home. This is where manufacturing and logistics companies cluster along the canal, with offices, warehouses, and workshop spaces filling the grid. If you work in production or trade, you're steps from your business. The area stays practical and straightforward, without the residential trappings you'd find elsewhere in town.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bedrijventerrein Twentekanaal Zuid I
Pros:
- Direct access to the A35 highway; commute to Arnhem or Enschede is straightforward
- Flat terrain and wide industrial plots; no topographical constraints for construction or expansion
- Relatively affordable land compared to residential areas in the Twente region
- Adjacent to Twentekanaal offers potential water access for logistics or recreational use
Cons:
- Zoned exclusively for industrial and commercial use; no residential permitted
- Heavy truck traffic during business hours; noise and air quality concerns
- Limited public transport; nearest station (Hengelo) is 2–3 km away and serves passenger trains only
- Nightlife, shops, and services are concentrated in central Hengelo; car dependency is complete
- Flood risk near the canal; water management infrastructure required for any development
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Hengelo (O.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 64.81
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 653
- Residential burglary
- 22
- Theft
- 72
- Violence and threats
- 26
- Vandalism and public order
- 48
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
Finding a home in Hengelo
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to view.
Asking prices and sale prices in Hengelo
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The wider housing market in Hengelo
Buying a home in Hengelo? The median sale price was around € 360,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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