City, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Op de Wal 32 sits right in the middle of the City neighbourhood, where the streets buzz with shops, cafés and the daily rhythm of city life. At €748 per month, the rent is well below the average for rentals in this area, which stands at €1,235. That makes it a keen option for anyone looking to live centrally without the usual price tag. For context, apartments in Enschede typically go for more.
Life here is compact and convenient, with everything you need just around the corner. One resident, who has lived here for 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 resident, a shopkeeper with 83 years of family history in the centre, is more critical: "It is often made difficult for shopkeepers because of all the rules from the municipality." A third, a student, notes: "The house is easily accessible by public transport, as it is a 7-minute walk from the station." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 6.82. It's a mix of opinions, but the convenience of the City neighbourhood is a common thread.
For your daily shopping, a SPAR is on your doorstep, just 72 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Openbare Basisschool Het Zeggelt is a ten-minute walk, and the Prinseschool is a bit further. The area is densely populated, with many one-person households, reflecting the student and young professional vibe. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get around. The municipality of Enschede offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
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About Op de Wal 32, Enschede
The rent of €748 is significantly below the average for rentals in the City neighbourhood, which is €1,235. The median is €1,208, and the range goes from €1,050 to €1,475. So this apartment is priced well under the typical level for the area, making it a relatively affordable option in a central location.
The energy label is B. This is an official registration from EP-Online, indicating the home's energy performance. A B label is fairly efficient, meaning you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient homes. It does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, just the energy rating.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, just 72 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in no time. There are also other options within a short walk: an AH to go at 303 metres, a Jumbo at 307 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 409 metres. For a larger shop, an Albert Heijn is 482 metres away.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Openbare Basisschool Het Zeggelt is 512 metres away, the Prinseschool is 606 metres, and the De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is 779 metres. For secondary education, the nearest is 1.7 km away. The area also has a good number of schools within a 5 km radius.
The train station is 0.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or getting around the region. The neighbourhood is also well connected by public transport, as one resident noted that the house is easily accessible by public transport.
The City neighbourhood is lively and central, with a mix of opinions from residents. Some praise its convenience and friendly atmosphere, while others mention issues like crime and a lack of social cohesion. The average review score is 6.82 out of 10, based on four reviews. It's a dense, urban area with many young people and students.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €612,750 | €425,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,220 | – |
| Rent price | €1,235 p/m | €1,208 p/m |
How residents experience their district
It's a nice neighbourhood with plenty of amenities, there are many different family compositions and the residents are approachable and pleasant to interact with. However, in my immediate vicinity there is crime such as theft (bicycles/scooters/items) and (car) break-ins. It's a fairly green neighbourhood close to Volkspark, which is of course pleasant, but it could also use some improvement in aesthetics. In my immediate area, street hygiene could certainly be improved, especially the amount of litter on the streets. Overall, the neighbourhood is easily accessible, but to get to places more central in the district you usually have to take a detour.
Auto-translated to English by AII'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 AIPoor contact with each other. People hardly talk anymore
Auto-translated to English by AII have always felt at home here. From the moment I was born, I already screamed “Het Zeggelt, that's where I feel at home!”. Every morning when I wake up here, I bring cookies to all the residents of our street. Often no one opens the door, but then I just throw them over the fence.
Auto-translated to English by AIwould rather live somewhere else
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a safe neighbourhood, where a lot of diverse people live. That can sometimes clash a bit and because of that, in my opinion, there isn't really a sense of community. The neighbourhood is also very close to the city, which makes it very accessible and close to everything, but apart from a few trees and grassy patches, there is no nature.
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €424,777 | €384,316 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,652 | – |
| Rent price | €1,321 p/m | €1,314 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Good, nothing more, safe house
Auto-translated to English by AINice, neat and quiet neighbourhood. Lots of greenery, few high-rise buildings, which I really like. We ourselves live in an apartment where we feel at home. The neighbours in our apartment are all older Enschede residents and Glanerbrug residents. Nice complex to live in. The view from our apartment is beautiful, lots of greenery, and you can easily walk into the countryside. However, the shops, apart from a few, are further away. I personally find that a disadvantage. You really need transport if you want to go somewhere. Not everyone can cycle or has a car. I feel safe here; in the 6 years I've lived here, I personally haven't experienced anything that could give an unsafe feeling. You also don't see groups of young people hanging around here.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a tidy neighbourhood but there are a few people who pick fights and have constant issues with the enforcement, which puts the neighbourhood in a bad light. Other than that, it's not extremely clean because there's a lot of dog poo.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere are many problem youths in this neighbourhood. Probably because of people with lower incomes.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice living in this neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIIt used to be nice and cosy. Now all kinds of people move in whom you still don't know after 2 years. Few amenities, nothing to do here. Nature is being destroyed by rich stickers who want to build a house.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not a nice neighbourhood to live in, junkies are on every corner and everything gets stolen.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood with plenty of amenities, there are many different family compositions and the residents are approachable and pleasant to interact with. However, in my immediate vicinity there is crime such as theft (bicycles/scooters/items) and (car) break-ins. It's a fairly green neighbourhood close to Volkspark, which is of course pleasant, but it could also use some improvement in aesthetics. In my immediate area, street hygiene could certainly be improved, especially the amount of litter on the streets. Overall, the neighbourhood is easily accessible, but to get to places more central in the district you usually have to take a detour.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €431,130 | €388,359 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,465 | – |
| Rent price | €1,358 p/m | €1,344 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
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