Boswinkel-De Braker, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Belgiëlaan sits in a lively part of Enschede, with a friendly street scene and everyday essentials within easy reach. At 69 m² it is compact but well laid out, and the price of €224,000 is notably keen, 35% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, that is a sharp difference even when you account for the smaller floor area; the average apartment in Enschede sells for more per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Enschede, this one stands out on price.
Boswinkel-De Braker is a mixed, urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses, 2,697 per km², so there is plenty going on. One resident describes it as 'Great', giving it a top score of 9 out of 10. The area has a youngish feel: many households are singles or couples without children, and the largest age group is 25 to 45. Around 44% of homes are owner-occupied, and the housing stock is a mix of pre-1970 buildings and newer developments. For more on the area, see the Boswinkel-De Braker neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is straightforward. For bread and groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Daltonbasisschool Europa is on your doorstep, and Christelijke basisschool de Bron is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Bonhoeffer College Geessinkweg is a five-minute walk. A park or public garden is just around the corner, and a GP practice is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Enschede keeps the area well served with amenities.
At present the apartment is listed through several channels, including Kemps makelaarshuis. The details reflect the situation at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Belgiëlaan 278, Enschede
Excellent · 1 resident
Great
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Data from Boswinkel-De Braker
33 within 5 km
70 within 5 km
About Belgiëlaan 278, Enschede
The asking price of €224,000 is 35% below the average asking price in Boswinkel-De Braker (€342,958). However, the apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (69 m² vs 110 m²). On a per-square-metre basis, the price is €3,246, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €3,209 per m². So the price is competitive given the size.
The energy label is D. That is a middling score: the home is not particularly efficient, so you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about 36% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare Daltonbasisschool Europa is just 116 m away, and Christelijke basisschool de Bron is about 700 m. For secondary education, Bonhoeffer College Geessinkweg is 652 m away. In total, there are 70 schools within 5 km.
Jumbo is 342 m away, just a few minutes' walk. SPAR express is 680 m, and Lidl, Dirk, and Nettorama are all within 1.2 km. So daily shopping is very convenient.
The neighbourhood recorded 206 total crimes in the latest data. That is a moderate figure for an urban area with a high address density. The resident review gave the area a 9 out of 10, suggesting a positive overall experience.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: many singles (1,075 one-person households) and couples without children (460), plus 470 households with children. The largest age group is 25 to 45, so it appeals to young professionals and small families.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Boswinkel-De Braker