A practical apartment on Espoortstraat
This rental apartment on Espoortstraat sits in De Bothoven, a neighbourhood with a mix of ages and a strong share of single-person households. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the street and the area rather than the home's efficiency. At €707 per month, the rent sits 27% below the neighbourhood average of €971, which makes it a keen option compared with other apartments in Enschede.
De Bothoven through residents' eyes
De Bothoven is a compact neighbourhood with a diverse population, where many residents live alone and a smaller share are families. Based on one review, the overall score is 6.88 out of 10. One resident describes it as "Mediocre. Very messy", adding: "Poor contact with each other. People hardly talk anymore." That single voice paints a picture of a place where neighbourly interaction is limited. For a fuller sense of what living here feels like, the De Bothoven neighbourhood page brings together more detail.
Daily life on the street
For everyday errands, the Jumbo and Aldi are both just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool, is a five-minute walk, and the Alfonsusschool is similarly close. Secondary schooling is available at Bonhoeffer College Van der Waalslaan, about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.3 km away, which is a manageable distance for commuters. The municipality of Enschede offers further context on services and facilities across the city.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including NMG vastgoed kantoor Rijssen.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Espoortstraat 257-305, Enschede
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published an energy label for this apartment.
Is €707 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €707 per month, this apartment is priced 27% below the average rent in De Bothoven, which stands at €971. The median rent in the neighbourhood is €791, so this home sits below that too. Given the 50 m² floor area, the price per square metre works out lower than the neighbourhood average of €12.68, making it a keen option in the current market.
How quickly do rental homes in De Bothoven go?
Rental properties in De Bothoven are typically let within about 15 days, based on recent listings. That suggests a fairly active rental market in the neighbourhood. With only a handful of rentals currently available, homes here do not tend to stay on the market for long.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
De Bothoven is a mixed neighbourhood with a large share of single-person households, making up 68% of all households. The nearest supermarkets, Jumbo and Aldi, are both within a short walk, and there are several primary schools close by. The train station is 1.3 km away, which is convenient for commuting.
What do residents say about living in De Bothoven?
Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 6.88 out of 10. The single review describes it as "Mediocre. Very messy", with the resident noting: "Poor contact with each other. People hardly talk anymore." This suggests that neighbourly interaction is limited, though it is just one perspective.
How far is the nearest school from this apartment?
The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool, is about 379 metres away, roughly a five-minute walk. The Alfonsusschool is slightly further at 516 metres. For secondary education, Bonhoeffer College Van der Waalslaan is about 821 metres from the apartment.
