Buying a home in Ens-bedrijventerrein, Ens.
The Ens-bedrijventerrein is where Noordoostpolder's working heart beats—a solid industrial and business zone packed with small to mid-sized manufacturers, logistics firms, and craft enterprises. If you're buying here, you're looking at a mix of workshop conversions and newer commercial buildings, not a residential neighbourhood. The real draw is the straightforward access to the A6 motorway and the fact that your neighbours are entrepreneurs and skilled workers who actually know what they're doing. Land prices stay reasonable because this zone does its job quietly, without the hype.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Ens-bedrijventerrein
Pros:
- Direct access to the A6 motorway via exit Ens, cutting commute time to Amsterdam (45 min) and Groningen (60 min)
- Industrial-zoned land is significantly cheaper per m² than residential areas in the Randstad
- Quiet surroundings with minimal residential density means low noise pollution from neighbors
- Flat terrain and wide roads make cycling accessible without hills
Cons:
- No train station within 10 km; closest is Kampen or Zwolle, both requiring a car or lengthy bus journey
- Designated business park means zoning restrictions on residential or mixed-use development
- Sparse amenities: nearest supermarket is 3+ km away in Ens town center
- Few social services, schools, or healthcare facilities within walking distance
- Limited nightlife and entertainment; nearest city (Zwolle) is 25 km away
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Noordoostpolder
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 14.69
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 49
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 4
- Vandalism and public order
- 2
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Ens
Choose homes that suit your needs. When comparing listings, consider practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Ens
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Ens; the area’s median is only a reference, not a value for this particular home.
The wider housing market in Ens
Buying a home in Ens? The median sale price in the previous quarter was around €318,000. When comparing homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026