A grand apartment in the heart of Hengelo
This spacious apartment on the Wemenstraat sits in the middle of Hengelo's Binnenstad Centrum, a lively area where the city's pulse is always within reach. With its 1901 origins, the building carries a sense of history, and the apartment itself spans two floors with six rooms. The asking price is €450,000. For context, apartments in Hengelo are listed at an average of €4,170 per square metre, while this home is listed at €3,488 per square metre.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment on the first floor offers four bedrooms, one bathroom, and a total living area of 129 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home features a sun terrace of 36 m² facing northwest, as well as a roof terrace. It is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, and secondary glazing, along with a central heating boiler. The property is described as being on a busy road, yet with a sheltered position in the centre.
Life in Binnenstad Centrum
Binnenstad Centrum is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,250 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the municipality of Hengelo give their living environment an average score of 7.74, based on 34 reviews. One resident says: "For me, it's very nice to live in." Another notes: "It's quite quiet to live, nice neighbours." A third adds: "A snug rural area, despite being close to the motorway, almost never bothered by the noise. Lots of nature and wildlife around us. And friendly neighbours." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. The Binnenstad Centrum neighbourhood itself has 815 homes, with 22% owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 70 metres away, and the Ekoplaza is just around the corner. For healthcare, the pharmacy Apotheek de Vries is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Poort van Borne is about a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop Hengelo, Thiemsbrug, served by lines 11, 13, 51, and 65, is just around the corner, and Hengelo train station is a five-minute walk. Schools, including KBS de Wheele and Het Twickel College Borne, are within a few kilometres, as is the ZGT Hengelo hospital. The municipality of Hengelo offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the building's pre-1970 construction year and sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, though heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Prisma Era Makelaars Borne, Prisma Era Makelaars Hengelo on Funda, and Prisma Era Makelaars Hengelo on Huispedia.
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About Wemenstraat 41, Hengelo
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price for this apartment on the Wemenstraat is €450,000. The average asking price in Binnenstad Centrum is €421,364, and the median is €300,000, with prices ranging from €240,000 to €825,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,170, while this home is listed at €3,488 per square metre based on the agent's listing.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment on the first floor has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 129 m², which matches the BAG registration. There is also a sun terrace of 36 m² facing northwest and a roof terrace. The property is fully owned and comes with a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the listing information we have. As a result, we cannot compare it to the asking price or comment on its development over the past five years.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data at the address level, the road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 35 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from Atlas Leefomgeving, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the building's construction year before 1970 (specifically 1901) and the sandy soil type. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not a structural inspection of the property itself.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data for this address indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and the risk is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 70 metres away, making it on your doorstep. The Ekoplaza is 169 metres away, just around the corner. Other options include AH to go at 472 metres, Jumbo at 510 metres, and Lidl at 1,062 metres. This gives you a range of choices for daily groceries within a short walk.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Hengelo, Thiemsbrug, at 203 metres, served by lines 11, 13, 51, and 65. Another stop, Hengelo, De Brink, is at 401 metres with additional line 14. Hengelo train station is 477 metres away, about a five-minute walk, offering rail connections from the centre of Hengelo.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Binnenstad Centrum has around 1,250 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 74%. The average household size is 1.3. The age distribution shows a large share of young adults: 43% are between 25 and 45, and 23% are between 15 and 25. Families with children make up only 6% of households.
Are there schools within walking distance?
The nearest primary school, KBS de Wheele, is about 3.6 kilometres away, which is a longer walk. Het Twickel College Borne, a secondary school, is also around 3.6 kilometres away. Other schools, such as Beekpark and Basisschool de Vonder, are approximately 4 kilometres away. These distances mean you would likely cycle or take public transport for school runs.
