City, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Windbrugstraat 21 sits right in the middle of the city, where the streets buzz with students, shoppers and small businesses. It's a social housing rental, so the rent is set at €1,269 per month, which is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €1,015. That puts it on the high side for the area, but you're paying for the central location. For context, [apartments in Enschede]( /huurwoningen/enschede/appartementen/) give you an idea of what else is available in the city.
Life here is compact and convenient, with everything from shops to the station within easy reach. 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: "Over the years, the inner city has changed a lot! And not for the better. Demolition of beautiful buildings, many empty shop premises..." A third resident, a student, notes: "There is a lot of crime in the neighbourhood, young people walking around with weapons (apparently) and many junkies arguing over money and drugs." Based on four reviews, the average score is 6.82 out of 10. The neighbourhood is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic. [The City neighbourhood]( /buurt/city-enschede/) has its own character, shaped by its central position and mix of residents.
Your daily routine here is simple: the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR and Jumbo a couple of streets away, so grabbing bread or groceries takes minutes. For schools, Al Ummah is a ten-minute walk, and the Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is also within a ten-minute stroll. The city park is about a ten-minute walk if you need some green. [The municipality of Enschede]( /gemeente/enschede/) manages the wider area, which includes the university and other amenities.
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About Windbrugstraat 21, Enschede
The rent is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €1,015, so it's on the high side for the area. However, the apartment is 85 m², which is a decent size for a city-centre rental. Whether it's fair depends on what you value: the central location and space come at a premium. The listing is for social housing, so the rent is regulated.
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient properties. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the property's energy performance as assessed at the time of registration.
The train station is 0.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get around without a car. The neighbourhood is very central, so many amenities are also within walking distance.
The neighbourhood has a mix of residents, with many students and young people. One resident says it's friendly and tidy, while another mentions a lack of social cohesion and some crime. The average review score is 6.82 out of 10, based on four reviews. It's a lively, diverse area.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within a short walk. Albert Heijn is 246 metres away, SPAR is 286 metres, and Jumbo is 317 metres. There's also an Ekoplaza at 447 metres and an AH to go at 532 metres. Daily shopping is very convenient.
There are several primary schools within a reasonable distance. Al Ummah is 631 metres away, Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is 700 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Prinseschool is 717 metres. Secondary schools are about 1.7 km away.
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 | €546,188 | €375,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,320 | – |
| Rent price | €1,015 p/m | €1,113 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 | €428,014 | €385,797 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,593 | – |
| Rent price | €1,086 p/m | €979 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 | €435,565 | €391,886 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,448 | – |
| Rent price | €1,280 p/m | €1,233 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Windbrugstraat 21, Enschede
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