City, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Oldenzaalsestraat sits right in the thick of Enschede's city centre. With 101 m² of living space and a C energy label, it's a solid, practical home for anyone who wants to be at the heart of things. At €350,000, the asking price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 31% below the typical €508,632, which makes it a notably affordable option for a city-centre flat. For context, apartments in Enschede vary widely, but this one stands out for its price.
The City neighbourhood is a mixed bag, as you'd expect from a city centre. One resident who's lived here over two years says: "The neighbourhood is very friendly and tidy. Many new buildings are being built for students and first-time buyers! Everything is very close by, which is super convenient." Another, a long-time shopkeeper, is less positive: "Over the years, the inner city has changed a lot! And not for the better. Demolition of beautiful buildings, many empty shop premises..." A student review mentions convenience but also "a lot of junkies" and crime. Based on four reviews, the average score is 6.82 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with mostly single-person households and a very high address density, typical for a bustling urban centre. Learn more about the neighbourhood City.
For your morning bread run, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, and there's also a SPAR nearby. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Het Zeggelt Montessori-School is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city park is a couple of streets away. The municipality Enschede manages the area, which has seen significant redevelopment in recent years.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Huispedia and Vlot Makelaars, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Oldenzaalsestraat 73, Enschede
Satisfactory · 4 residents
I've been living here for over 2 years now. Above a shop (our own shop). The neighbourhood is very friendly and tidy. Many new buildings are being built for students and first-time buyers! Everything is very close by, which is super convenient. There are many rubbish bins and also racks for deposit bottles. Great neighbourhood!!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have a shop in the city centre... 83 years in the family. Over the years, the inner city has changed a lot! And not for the better. Demolition of beautiful buildings, many empty shop premises where unfortunately only the so-called "fortune seekers" often settle. The result is that they are empty again after a while! It is often made difficult for shopkeepers because of all the rules from the municipality. Rules thought up by gentlemen somewhere in a warm office who don't even seem to know the whole situation in the city themselves. Streets are closed, the car park in our neighbourhood closed, and that, as they say, for a higher purpose! No, it is certainly not a pleasure to be a small independent business in a city like Enschede where there is only room for large worthless chains like Primark, Sissy Boy XL and Action. No more appreciation for a decent butcher, fish or fruit shop. Very unfortunate but that is the reality in Enschede.
Auto-translated to English by AIEnschede is not really my place to live. There are a lot of junkies, people really live for themselves and there is no social cohesion. The house is easily accessible by public transport, as it is a 7-minute walk from the station. However, if you drive into the city centre by car, you can only do so between 7 and 11 o'clock. If you have your own car, you can't park it anywhere; it can be a 20-minute walk. School is very close, you have the UT, ROC van Twente and Saxion. Living in the city centre is convenient because everything is close by in terms of shops. There is also a lot of crime in the neighbourhood, young people walking around with weapons (apparently) and many junkies arguing over money and drugs. The houses in the centre are old and poorly insulated; you pay an arm and a leg for rent and gas, water, electricity. There is little greenery, although there is the city park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy. Enschede is a beautiful city and I live right in the centre. The station is nearby and there is also a lovely city park a 10-minute walk from my home. A downside is that in summer the city can smell quite unpleasant, and therefore my home too. If you open the windows, it stinks quite a bit. Furthermore, you also have to deal with the noise of the nightlife from Friday to Sunday.
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About Oldenzaalsestraat 73, Enschede
The asking price of €350,000 is about 31% below the average asking price in the City neighbourhood (€508,632) and also below the median of €375,000. Given that similar homes in the area have sold for an average of €367,037, this price looks competitive. However, the apartment has a C energy label and was built in 1975, so factor in potential energy costs.
Residents have mixed views. One student review mentions "a lot of crime" and "young people walking around with weapons," while another resident says the area is "friendly and tidy." The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 1,924, which is high, but this is a city centre with many transient residents. It's worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
The train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips.
Jumbo is just 146 metres away, Ekoplaza at 206 metres, and Albert Heijn at 374 metres. There's also a SPAR at 398 metres and an AH to go at 690 metres. Daily shopping is very easy on foot.
The listing does not mention parking. One resident notes that driving into the city centre is restricted between 7 and 11 o'clock, and parking can be a 20-minute walk away.
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool at 372 metres (a five-minute walk). Openbare Basisschool Het Zeggelt Montessori-School is 660 metres away (about a ten-minute walk). There are also several secondary schools within 1.7 km.
The apartment has an energy label C, which is average for homes built in the 1970s. In the neighbourhood, 38.9% of homes have label C, and 33.3% have label B. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like double glazing could help.
6 homes in the neighbourhood City
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