Buying a home in Hogeweg, Burgh-Haamstede.
Hogeweg runs through the heart of Burgh-Haamstede, a quiet village where you'll find solid family homes and dorps-style properties within walking distance of the dike and sea. Your neighbours here are locals who've stayed for decades—teachers, small business owners, retirees who know the rhythm of the tides. The village centre is compact, so the supermarket and primary school are a few minutes on foot. If you want space, low traffic, and the sea close enough to smell on a windy day, this is what you get.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Hogeweg
Pros:
- Quiet residential street with direct access to the dike path (zeedijk) for cycling and walking to the beach
- Close to Burgh town center on foot; bakery, supermarket, and doctor's office within 10 minutes
- Properties on Hogeweg tend to have larger gardens than similar homes in busier parts of the island
- Car-dependent location but minimal traffic; you won't sit in congestion on your own street
Cons:
- No direct train service; nearest station is Zierikzee (7 km away), making commuting to cities like Rotterdam or Den Haag a 45+ minute drive
- Winter isolation on an island in Zeeland; reduced daylight and ferry dependency if you leave via Vlissingen
- Limited nightlife, shops, and services compared to mainland towns; entertainment means driving off-island
- Holiday season brings seasonal traffic and overcrowding as tourists flood Schouwen-Duiveland beaches and campsites
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Schouwen-Duiveland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 33.21
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 140
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 25
- Violence and threats
- 6
- Vandalism and public order
- 13
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 Burgh-Haamstede
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Asking prices and sale prices in Burgh-Haamstede
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The wider housing market in Burgh-Haamstede
Buying a home in Burgh-Haamstede? The median sale price was around € 560,000 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