Homes for sale in Het Broek, Hengelo

House prices and market figures Het Broek, Hengelo

Het Broek is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 79% of homes are owner-occupied, well above the Hengelo average. The average WOZ value is €467,000, placing Het Broek clearly higher than the district average of Slangenbeek (€436,000) and well above the municipal average of €292,000 for Hengelo as a whole. That difference is no coincidence: the homes here are larger, often detached or semi-detached, and the neighbourhood has a green, quiet character that buyers are willing to pay extra for.

Over the past twelve months, 21 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €571,714. Prices ranged from €350,000 to €845,000, with an average living area of 170 m². That works out to about €3,360 per square metre. The supply consists mainly of spacious family homes, with detached houses and semi-detached homes dominating. Apartments are scarce in Het Broek. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply and the current average asking price for the most recent market situation.

Living in Het Broek, Hengelo

Het Broek is located in the southwestern part of Hengelo and feels like a quiet residential area that stands somewhat on its own, in a good sense. The streets are wide, there is plenty of greenery between the houses, and you notice that the neighbourhood was built for families who want space without leaving the city entirely. The housing stock largely dates from the 1970s and 1980s, with some newer infill here and there. Detached houses and semi-detached homes dominate the streetscape; terraced houses are limited.

In terms of amenities, Het Broek is self-sufficient enough for daily life. For groceries, you can quickly drive to the Groot Driene shopping centre or Hengelo city centre, both reachable within a few minutes. Primary schools are nearby, which explains why families with children are the largest household type in the neighbourhood. Sports enthusiasts find their way to various clubs in the Slangenbeek area. The surrounding countryside, towards the Dalmeden area and the green edges of the neighbourhood, makes the area popular with people who enjoy walking or cycling from their front door.

Accessibility is a strong point. Via the Bornsestraat and the connection to the N35, you quickly reach the motorway towards Almelo or Enschede. Hengelo station is about a ten-minute bike ride away, from where you can travel directly to Enschede, Almelo and via the intercity to Amsterdam. Bus services run via the surrounding main roads, although the neighbourhood itself is most comfortably navigated by bike or car.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace and space. On the neighbourhood main page of Het Broek you can read all reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "Het Broek is a neighbourhood where you truly unwind. Spacious gardens, little traffic, yet everything within cycling distance." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited shopping options directly in the neighbourhood itself and the reliance on a car for larger grocery trips.

Compared to sister neighbourhoods such as Roershoek and Kristenbos, Het Broek has a slightly higher price range and more detached housing. Vossenbelt-Noord and Dalmeden offer a somewhat different character, partly with more recent new builds. Those seeking more urban vibrancy can also look at the Binnenstad or the Hengelose Es. The municipality of Hengelo has more information on its website about ongoing developments in the district: hengelo.nl.

For whom is a home in Het Broek a good choice?

Het Broek mainly appeals to movers and families looking for space, a garden and a quiet living environment. With an average purchase price of over €571,000, the neighbourhood is virtually unaffordable for first-time buyers, unless the budget is high or there is financial support from family. The entry price of €350,000 indicates that there is something to be found at the lower end, but that is more the exception than the rule. Those who want to buy in Het Broek would do well to act quickly: supply is limited and homes are regularly sold above the asking price. Those unsure whether buying is the right move now can also look at rental homes in Het Broek as an interim solution.

What residents say about Het Broek

Residents rate Het Broek positively, particularly in terms of safety, greenery and the quiet atmosphere in the streets. Scores for accessibility and amenities are somewhat lower, which fits the picture of a residential neighbourhood that deliberately keeps some distance from the hustle and bustle. One resident describes it like this: "You don't live here for the shops or nightlife, but because you can step outside in the evening without noise." See all reviews and partial scores on the page of Het Broek on Buurtje.nl.

Compare homes for sale in and around Het Broek

Buurtje.nl brings together supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find in this combination anywhere else. This way, you can compare not only homes but also neighbourhoods. Besides Het Broek, the neighbourhoods Vossenbelt-Zuid and Roershoek are also worth a look if you want to buy in the Slangenbeek district. For a broader picture of the Hengelo home-buying market, the page homes for sale in Slangenbeek provides a good overview of the entire district.