Homes for sale in Hengelo
View the current supply of homes for sale in Hengelo. Compare prices, neighbourhoods and neighbourhood scores and find a home that suits you.
Buying a house in Hengelo: the housing market in 2026
Hengelo is one of the larger cities in Twente, combining an industrial past with a compact, green living environment. With over 83,000 residents, it is large enough for good amenities but small enough to cycle into nature within ten minutes. The city owes much of its character to employers such as Thales, Stork and the nearby technology cluster around the University of Twente. Hengelo station offers direct intercity connections to the Randstad and Germany, making the city attractive for commuters.
Of the more than 39,500 homes in Hengelo, 57% are owner-occupied and 43% are rental properties. The average WOZ value is €292,000. In the past twelve months, 484 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €403,643, with a range from €150,000 to €1,375,000. The average floor area of sold homes is 128 m². Compared to neighbouring municipality Enschede, prices are similar, but supply is more limited. At the top of this page you will always find the current asking prices, selling times and available supply. Buurtje.nl helps you compare neighbourhoods with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and housing supply from more than 1,500 sources.
The best neighbourhoods to buy a house in Hengelo
Hengelo has ten official neighbourhoods, each with its own atmosphere and price level. Whether you are looking for a starter apartment near the centre or a spacious family home on the edge of the city, there is plenty of variety. Below are the neighbourhoods that stand out most for buyers.
Hasseler Es, popular family neighbourhood with high ratings
Hasseler Es is located in the southeast of Hengelo and is one of the most highly rated neighbourhoods in the city. Residents give the neighbourhood an 8.6 on Buurtje.nl, based on 7 reviews. Here you will find many terraced houses and semi-detached homes from the 1970s and 1980s, now largely renovated. The neighbourhood has its own primary schools, a shopping centre at Hasselerplein and is close to Weusthagpark. Families feel at home here due to the spacious layout and green character. In terms of price, Hasseler Es is around or slightly above the Hengelo average. View the housing supply in Hasseler Es for the current situation.
Woolde, spacious living on the southern edge
Woolde is the neighbourhood for those seeking space and tranquillity. On the south side of Hengelo you will find detached homes, farmhouses and plots with large gardens. Residents rate the neighbourhood an 8.4. It is a typical move-up neighbourhood: buyers who end up here have often already owned a home and are looking for more square metres. Prices are therefore clearly above average, with homes often exceeding €500,000. Amenities are limited within the neighbourhood itself, but the centre of Hengelo is within cycling distance. View what is for sale in Woolde.
Wilderinkshoek, central and well-connected
Wilderinkshoek lies between the centre and the station and scores an 8.1 from residents. The neighbourhood consists of a mix of pre-war homes, apartments and newer projects. For starters and singles looking to buy an apartment in Hengelo, this is a logical place: prices are relatively accessible and you are within a few minutes of the station or city centre. One resident wrote: "Everything is close by, from the supermarket to the station. You don't need a car here." Discover the available homes in Wilderinkshoek.
Hengelose Es, affordable and developing
Hengelose Es is a large neighbourhood in the west of the city with a mixed housing supply. Residents rate the neighbourhood a 7.5. Here you will find both social housing and owner-occupied homes, from apartments to single-family homes. Prices are below the Hengelo average, making the neighbourhood interesting for starters and young families. The proximity of Westermaat Plein shopping centre is a plus. The neighbourhood is seeing investment in sustainability and public space, which could improve liveability in the coming years. View the supply in Hengelose Es.
There are also other interesting neighbourhoods to explore. Noord (7.4 from residents, 8 reviews) offers a mix of older and newer homes with good access to the A1. Slangenbeek scores a 7.8 and is quietly located on the east side. And for those looking for homes in the heart of the city, the supply in the Binnenstad is available. On the municipality page of Hengelo you will find all ratings and reviews per neighbourhood.
What to look out for when buying a home in Hengelo?
Firstly: look beyond the best-known neighbourhoods. A neighbourhood like Berflo Es (neighbourhood score 6.8) has lower entry prices, but significant investment in restructuring is planned in the coming years. That could be an opportunity if you are looking for a home with value potential. Inform yourself well via the website of the municipality of Hengelo about ongoing area developments.
Secondly: the Hengelo market is not as overheated as in the Randstad, but popular neighbourhoods like Hasseler Es and Woolde do face competition. Be prepared to overbid on desirable homes. Have your financing thoroughly calculated in advance.
Thirdly: accessibility varies greatly per neighbourhood. If you live near Hengelo station or along the A1 and A35, you are quickly in Enschede, Almelo or even Deventer. But in outlying neighbourhoods you are more dependent on the car. Also consider renting a home in Hengelo if you want to get to know the city first.
Finally: use the neighbourhood scores and reviews on Buurtje.nl to objectively compare neighbourhoods. Figures on safety, greenery and amenities give you a fairer picture than just a viewing on a sunny Saturday.
What residents say about living in Hengelo
Hengelo receives an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from residents, based on 34 reviews. Accessibility (8.2) and safety (8.0) score notably high. Residents also appreciate education (7.8) and amenities (7.9). The best-rated neighbourhoods are Buitengebied (10.0), Hasseler Es (8.6) and Woolde (8.4). A resident of Noord wrote: "Hengelo is an underrated city. Not the most beautiful city centre, but the surrounding neighbourhoods are green, quiet and affordable." Curious about more experiences? Read all resident reviews about Hengelo.
Homes for sale near Hengelo
Looking outside Hengelo as well? The housing market in Twente offers many possibilities. Directly next to Hengelo you will find homes for sale in Borne, a smaller municipality with a village character. Almelo generally offers lower prices, while Enschede, as the largest city in Twente, has more urban amenities. To the north, Dalfsen is an option for those wanting to live rurally. And Dinkelland is interesting if you are looking for the Twente countryside. Compare the housing market in all of Overijssel to broaden your search area.
View the current supply of homes for sale in Hengelo
At the top of this page you will find the complete overview of homes for sale in Hengelo. Use the filters on price, floor area and energy label to search specifically. For each home you will immediately see the neighbourhood information and scores of the surrounding area, so you can assess not only the house but also the environment. The property list is updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many homes for sale are there in Hengelo?
The current number of homes for sale in Hengelo can be found at the top of this page. The listings are updated daily from more than 1,500 sources, so you always have a complete overview of what is available.
What is the price of a home in Hengelo?
The average purchase price in Hengelo is €403,643, based on 484 sales in the past year. The range runs from €150,000 to €1,375,000. Neighbourhoods such as Woolde and Hasseler Es are above average, while Hengelose Es and Berflo Es are more affordably priced.
What is the average price per square metre in Hengelo?
Based on an average purchase price of €403,643 and an average area of 128 m², the price per square metre is approximately €3,153. This varies by neighbourhood and property type: apartments in the centre have a higher m² price than single-family homes in the suburbs.
How long does a property stay on the market on average in Hengelo?
The current average selling time can be found at the top of this page. The Hengelo market is less tense than in the Randstad, but popular neighbourhoods like Hasseler Es and Woolde have short selling times. Less sought-after locations sometimes stay on the market a bit longer.
Which neighbourhoods in Hengelo are the most popular for buying a home?
Based on resident reviews, Hasseler Es (8.6), Woolde (8.4) and Wilderinkshoek (8.1) score the highest. Hasseler Es is popular with families, Woolde attracts movers looking for space, and Wilderinkshoek is popular with first-time buyers due to its central location near the station.
Is Hengelo a good place to buy a home?
Hengelo offers a good balance between price and quality of life. With 83,058 residents, a labour participation rate of 65% and employers such as Thales and Stork, the economic base is solid. Residents rate the city 7.7 out of 10. The WOZ value of €292,000 is below the average purchase price, indicating recent price increases.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Hengelo?
Expect 4 to 6% extra on top of the purchase price. This includes transfer tax (2%, or 0% with the first-time buyer exemption for buyers under 35 for homes up to €510,000), notary fees, valuation costs and possibly estate agent commission. For an average purchase price of €403,643, this amounts to €16,000 to €24,000.
How accessible is Hengelo?
Hengelo scores an 8.2 on accessibility from residents. Hengelo Station offers intercity connections to Amersfoort, Amsterdam and Berlin. Via the A1 and A35 you are quickly in Enschede, Almelo and Deventer. The location also makes Hengelo interesting for cross-border workers towards Germany.
Can I search for homes by neighbourhood in Hengelo?
Yes, Hengelo is divided into ten neighbourhoods, each with its own page showing available homes and neighbourhood scores. This allows you to search specifically in, for example, Hasseler Es, Woolde, Noord or the Binnenstad and immediately see how residents rate the neighbourhood on safety, greenery and amenities.
How many homes are there in total in Hengelo?
Hengelo has 39,523 homes. Of these, 57% are owner-occupied and 43% are rental properties. Of the rental properties, 31% are owned by housing associations. The majority of owner-occupied homes are single-family homes, supplemented by apartments in the centre and new-build projects on the outskirts of the city.
For me, it's very nice to live in.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's quite quiet to live, nice neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AIA snug rural area, despite being close to the motorway, almost never bothered by the noise. Lots of nature and wildlife around us. And friendly neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIOur street was once a beautiful street. But ruined completely by certain people. And you don't get any help. Such a shame. The neighbourhood is also not well maintained by the municipality; nowadays this is only for the better neighbourhoods where people with money live. And the housing association washes its hands of many things. The ordinary person can only get flats anymore. Where has our Hengelo gone, where I always lived so happily! What could be improved is the rubbish situation, that houses are better maintained, overall maintenance of streets, etc. And that there aren't deep trenches next to streets, life-threatening. Even if you call them, they change nothing. Fences around playgrounds, making unsafe streets safe again. And that they don't charge mega rent prices for small old houses and that new houses are also built for social renters. And that the municipality and police really intervene when necessary. But something has to happen first. Sad, all of it! Such a shame!
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is a tidy neighbourhood, nice houses and just very neat. Unfortunately, I do miss contact with neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AImany loitering youths throwing eggs at houses.
Auto-translated to English by AIpretty good, you know
Auto-translated to English by AInormal neighbourhood but very dependent on exactly where you are. the closer to the railway, the worse it gets. waste nuisance around the Aldi is excessive and really needs attention. speeding on the Mozartlaan, Paganinistraat, Oude Postweg, Jozef Haydnlaan is also significant. speeding is too easy and it's unclear what the maximum speed is. small gardens and green strips also need attention. where the streets are swept regularly (plus point), the gardens are maintained once a year. I feel safe enough, although it's not always great, loud foreign voices, groups of men and overdue maintenance on sometimes entire blocks.
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