Buying a home in Bedrijventerrein Westermaat Zuidwest, Hengelo.
Westermaat Zuidwest is Hengelo's industrial and business park, so you're looking at a fundamentally different offer than residential neighborhoods. If you're buying here, you're likely seeking commercial or industrial space, not a family home. The area has solid road access via the N33 and N34, which makes logistics straightforward. You'll find light industrial units, warehouses, and office buildings rather than housing stock. It's practical, uncluttered, and geared entirely toward work.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bedrijventerrein Westermaat Zuidwest
Pros:
- Direct access to the A35 highway; commuting to Arnhem, Nijmegen, or Enschede is straightforward.
- Industrial zone with lower land prices than residential neighborhoods; attractive for businesses requiring warehouse or production space.
- Quiet surroundings; minimal residential noise or foot traffic.
- Proximity to Hengelo train station (about 2 km); regional connections via Arnhem and Utrecht lines.
Cons:
- Bedrijventerrein (business district) zoning means no standard residential housing; you cannot simply buy and live here.
- Heavy truck traffic during business hours; noise and air quality concerns.
- No schools, shops, or daily services within the zone itself.
- Poor walkability and cycling infrastructure for non-work purposes; you'll depend on a car.
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Hengelo (O.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 60.16
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 453
- Residential burglary
- 19
- Theft
- 57
- Violence and threats
- 34
- Vandalism and public order
- 78
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
Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of similar homes in Hengelo. Use homes with comparable characteristics as a practical reference, rather than treating the area’s median selling price as the value of this particular home.
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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