Wolter ten Catestraat 59C
Binnenstad-Oost, Hengelo
AreaA smart buy in Binnenstad-Oost
This two-bedroom apartment on Wolter ten Catestraat sits right in the heart of Hengelo's lively centre. At 61 m² it's compact but cleverly laid out, and with an A energy label it's efficient too. The asking price of €275,000 is the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 50% below the average asking price of €553,900, a keen price for a well-insulated home in a central spot. For context, apartments in Hengelo average 117 m², so this one is smaller, but the price per square metre is competitive.
The neighbourhood: Binnenstad-Oost
Binnenstad-Oost is the eastern part of Hengelo's city centre, a dense urban area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. It's a lively spot with around 1,050 residents, many living alone (265 single-person households) and a fair number of over-65s (290). The streets are busy, with an address density of over 3,000 per km², so you're right in the thick of things. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures show a neighbourhood with a strong urban feel. The Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood has a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes, with 61% owner-occupied.
Life on the street
Your daily routine here is all about convenience. For groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, plus Ekoplaza, Lidl and Jumbo all within a five-minute walk. For fresh bread or a quick shop, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Schools are a bit further out, primary schools like KBS de Wheele are about 4 km away, so it's more of a cycle or drive. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality of Hengelo offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre, with restaurants and a library nearby.
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About Wolter ten Catestraat 59C, Hengelo
Is €275,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €275,000 is the lowest of the ten homes currently for sale in Binnenstad-Oost and sits 50% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €553,900. However, the floor area of 61 m² is 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 117 m², so the price per square metre is actually in line with the market. Given the central location and A energy label, it's a market-rate price.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs will be relatively low compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 36.4% of homes have label A and 27.3% have label A+, so this home is among the more efficient ones.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to commute to other cities.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: AH to go at 429 m, Ekoplaza at 452 m, Lidl at 464 m, Jumbo at 490 m, and Albert Heijn at 667 m. So daily shopping is very convenient.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Binnenstad-Oost is a dense urban area with a mix of residents. It has around 1,050 inhabitants, many single-person households and a significant number of over-65s. The address density is high at 3,047 per km², so it's a lively, central neighbourhood.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
The listing does not specify the number of rooms, but with 61 m² it is likely a two-bedroom apartment. However, you should confirm the exact layout with the agent.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. Given that it's an apartment in a central location, outdoor space is not included.
What is the year of construction?
The apartment was built in 1949, so it's a post-war property. In the neighbourhood, 63.6% of homes were built between 1945 and 1970, so this is typical for the area.
