What can you build in Lochem?
Lochem (Gelderland) has 34,289 inhabitants and 15,567 homes. There are 195 national monuments and a protected townscape or village view. 44% of the buildings were built before 1970.
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At a glance
| Province | Gelderland |
|---|---|
| Inhabitants | 34,289 |
| Homes | 15,567, of which 71 newly built in the last year |
| Type of home | 83% single-family house (of which 35% detached), 17% flat |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71% |
| Average WOZ value (municipal valuation) | €464,000 |
| National monuments | 195 |
| Protected townscapes and village views | 1 |
| Buildings from before 1970 | 12,531 of 28,527 (44%) |
Is my house in Lochem a monument?
Lochem has 195 national monuments in the monuments register. That puts Lochem in place 12 of the 51 municipalities in Gelderland. What that means.
Is my house in Lochem in a protected townscape or village view?
Lochem has one protected townscape or village view (beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht) designated by the national government: Berkeloord.
Does Lochem have many old buildings at risk of foundation problems?
44% of the 28,527 buildings in Lochem were built before 1970 (12,531 buildings). Across the province of Gelderland it is 40%; Lochem is in place 12 of 51. Assessing the risk.
Is there a Natura 2000 area in Lochem?
Yes, 2 areas: Rijntakken and Stelkampsveld.
What is the average WOZ value in Lochem?
The average WOZ value (the municipal property valuation) of a home in Lochem was €464,000 (CBS). In the province of Gelderland: €380,000 (weighted by the number of homes). 71% of the homes are owner-occupied (province: 61%).
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Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2024 (85984NED), CC BY 4.0; Cultural Heritage Agency (RCE), via PDOK; Natura 2000, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), via PDOK; Indicative areas needing attention for foundation problems (Indicatieve aandachtsgebieden funderingsproblematiek), KCAF/RVO, via PDOK. Retrieved on 21 October 2026.
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