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Binnenstad, Oldenzaal
NeighbourhoodThis one-bedroom apartment on De Walgaarden sits right in the centre of Oldenzaal, where the streets are lively and everything you need is close by. At 49 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an A energy label it's cheap to heat. The rent of €744 is well below the neighbourhood average of €1,049, making it a keen option for those who qualify for social housing. Compared to other apartments in Oldenzaal, this is a very affordable find.
Binnenstad is Oldenzaal's historic core, with a mix of shops, cafés and residential streets. It's a dense urban area (over 2,200 addresses per km²) but with a small-town atmosphere. One resident describes it as a "multicultural working-class neighbourhood, room for special people too:)" and adds: "Still go to the neighbour across the street for an egg you're short of when cooking? A beer on the doorstep? A weekend camping together? Or a nice neighbourhood BBQ? It's all possible in our little village in the city centre!" Based on this single review, the community is close-knit and welcoming. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of older residents (41% aged 65+) and many single-person households, so it's a quiet but sociable place to live. For more context, see the municipality of Oldenzaal.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner: Albert Heijn is 82 metres away, and Jumbo and Lidl are a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Nutsschool voor Basisonderwijs is a couple of streets away, and secondary options like Twents Carmel College are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, handy for trips to Enschede or Hengelo. A GP and a restaurant are both on your doorstep, and the library is just a five-minute walk. It's a compact, convenient setup where you can leave the car at home.
At the time of writing the home is listed only.
Details of this home
De Walgaarden 252, Oldenzaal
Satisfactory · 1 resident
Still go to the neighbour across the street for an egg you're short of when cooking? A beer on the doorstep? A weekend camping together? Or a nice neighbourhood BBQ? It's all possible in our little village in the city centre!
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About De Walgaarden 252, Oldenzaal
Yes, it's very competitive. The average rent in Binnenstad is €1,049, and this apartment is listed at €744. That's 29% below the neighbourhood average. However, it's a social-housing unit, so eligibility criteria apply. The market here moves fast: homes in this neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 15 days.
Binnenstad is the historic centre of Oldenzaal, with a dense urban feel but a village-like community. One resident says it's a multicultural working-class area where neighbours still borrow eggs and organise BBQs together. It's popular with older residents and singles, so it's generally quiet but sociable.
Albert Heijn is just 82 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Jumbo and Lidl are about 450,470 metres, a five-minute walk. So daily shopping is very convenient.
The nearest primary school is Nutsschool voor Basisonderwijs at 264 metres. For secondary education, Twents Carmel College (Potskampstraat) is 725 metres away, and there are several other options within a kilometre.
Oldenzaal station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. It connects to Enschede and Hengelo, among other destinations.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. This is a modern, well-insulated apartment.
Yes, the listing is marked as social housing. That means the rent is capped and you need to meet income requirements to qualify. The current rent of €744 is well below the liberalisation threshold.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad
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