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Binnenstad-Centrum, Hengelo
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Telgen sits right in the lively centre of Hengelo, where the streets buzz with shops, cafés and restaurants. At 142 m² it is unusually roomy for a city-centre flat, with an E energy label that means heating costs will be noticeable. The rent of €1,100 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €895, but the generous floor area explains the premium. For context, this is one of only two rental apartments currently available in the area, and it stands out among apartments in Hengelo for its size.
Binnenstad-Centrum is the compact, dense heart of Hengelo, with over 3,000 addresses per km². It is a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and two-thirds of households are single people. Families with children are rare, so the streets feel more like a city centre than a suburb. The neighbourhood has a high crime rate, with 718 total offences recorded, which is something to be aware of. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes entirely from the statistics. The Binnenstad-Centrum neighbourhood is all about urban living.
Your daily shopping is just around the corner: an AH to go is 213 m away, Ekoplaza, and a full Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For bread or a quick lunch, you are spoilt for choice. Schools are a bit further out, the nearest primary school, KBS de Wheele, is a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools are about the same distance. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality of Hengelo keeps the centre well maintained, with a library and several parks within walking distance.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels: Bricks Twente Makelaars and Bricks Twente Makelaars.
Details of this home
Telgen 15B, Hengelo
Data from Binnenstad-Centrum
Data from Binnenstad-Centrum
29 within 5 km
5 within 5 km
About Telgen 15B, Hengelo
The rent of €1,100 is above the neighbourhood average of €895 and the median of €895, but the apartment is also significantly larger than typical rentals in Binnenstad-Centrum. With 142 m², you are getting a lot of space for a city-centre flat. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra square metres and the central location.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a home with a better label. The building dates from 1957, so insulation may be limited. It is worth factoring in these running costs when considering the total monthly outlay.
The neighbourhood recorded 718 total offences, which is a high number. This is typical for a busy city centre with many shops, bars and people passing through. You may want to consider this if you are used to a quieter residential area, but many residents appreciate the lively atmosphere that comes with a central location.
Binnenstad-Centrum is dominated by young adults: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45, and a quarter are between 15 and 25. Two-thirds of households are single people, and families with children are very few. It is a dynamic, urban environment rather than a family-oriented one.
The train station is 0.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other cities without needing a car.
Yes, several. An AH to go is 213 m away, Ekoplaza at 261 m, and a full Albert Heijn at 301 m. A Jumbo is 603 m away and a Lidl 895 m. Daily groceries are very convenient from this location.
The nearest primary school is KBS de Wheele at 3.8 km, and the nearest secondary school is Het Twickel College Borne at 3.8 km. There are also other primary schools within 5 km. The distances are a bit further than the neighbourhood average, so families may need to factor in travel time.
The listing does not mention parking. In a dense city centre like Binnenstad-Centrum, parking is often limited and may come at an additional cost.
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