Boswinkel-De Braker, Enschede
On Burgemeester Jacobsstraat 22 in the Boswijk-De Braker neighbourhood, this detached house from 1928 offers a classic pre-war feel with plenty of space. The asking price of €469,000 is on the high side compared to other homes in the area, sitting 37% above the average asking price of €342,958 for the neighbourhood. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,209, while this home asks €3,500 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at detached houses in Enschede, this one stands out for its size and period details.
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, five bedrooms, and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 616 m³. The living area is listed as 134 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². The plot measures 371 m² in both sources. The garden is at the rear, accessible via the back alley, and there's an attached brick garage. The property is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation includes roof insulation, mostly double glazing, and floor insulation, with a central heating boiler. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.68 out of 11 reviews, though opinions vary. One resident who has lived here for 32 years says: "Nice social environment, where people greet each other and talk to each other!" Another is less positive: "Restless, lots of weird types... junkies are on every corner and everything gets stolen." A third mentions boarded-up houses at the moment. The neighbourhood has about 3,685 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. It's a lively area with a strong community feel, but also some challenges. For more details, see the Boswijk-De Braker neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. For schools, Christelijke basisschool de Bron and Basisschool Sint Jan are both on your doorstep. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bleekhofstraat is a five-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Wooldrik is even closer. Bus line 5 stops at Enschede, Spinnerplein, just around the corner, and line 508 at De Cromhoff a bit further. The train station Enschede is about a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Enschede.
The WOZ value for this home is €426,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 10% above that. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen 74%, from €245,000 in 2020 to €426,000 in 2025. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is 25 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vera Welker Makelaars and their listing on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Burgemeester Jacobsstraat 22, Enschede
The asking price of €469,000 is 37% above the average asking price of €342,958 for homes currently for sale in Boswijk-De Braker. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,209, while this home asks €3,500 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price is on the high side compared to the local market.
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, five bedrooms, and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 134 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². The plot measures 371 m². There is a rear garden accessible via the back alley and an attached brick garage.
The WOZ value is €426,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 74%, from €245,000 in 2020 to €426,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area.
According to area-level data, the road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements at the property itself. If noise is a concern, you may want to consider this information.
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. For schools, Christelijke basisschool de Bron and Basisschool Sint Jan are both on your doorstep. There are also several other primary schools within walking distance.
Bus line 5 stops at Enschede, Spinnerplein, just around the corner, and line 508 at De Cromhoff a bit further. The train station Enschede is about a ten-minute walk away. This provides options for getting around the city and beyond.
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.68 out of 11 reviews. Opinions vary: one long-term resident praises the social environment, while another mentions issues with anti-social behaviour. A third notes some boarded-up houses. It's a mixed picture.
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, mostly double glazing, and floor insulation, which may help, but the label indicates overall energy performance.
According to area-level data, the foundation risk indication is low, and the soil is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk from rivers or sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications for the area, not an inspection of this home.
Currently, there are 12 homes for sale in Boswijk-De Braker, with prices ranging from €219,000 to €535,000. The average asking price is €342,958, and the median is €337,000. This home is at the higher end of the range.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Great
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| Sale price | €342,958 | €337,000 |
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| Sale per m² | €3,209 | – |
How residents experience their district
It's not a nice neighbourhood to live in, junkies are on every corner and everything gets stolen.
Auto-translated to English by AIHello, I have lived here for 32 years with my wife, my children were born here, it's a pleasant environment for child and parent, everyone is respected and appreciated, all new residents are easily integrated into the neighbourhood in my experience!
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the moment it's a mess due to uninhabitable and boarded-up houses
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have a neighbourhood where you feel safe, where children feel at home and can also play freely, and people are happy that they can live in such a beautiful part of Enschede. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is good, people have a lot of green and colour in their gardens, and there are rubbish bins everywhere that are emptied regularly!
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Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant neighbourhood to live in. Many amenities within walking distance and you're quickly out of Enschede. However, there is a lot of litter which attracts rats. The neighbourhood also floods regularly. The shopping centre is a 10-minute walk away and therefore very close. There is also plenty of greenery, which enhances the appearance.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe nice thing about the neighbourhood is that there are many shops nearby. In addition, a number of things have been improved recently, such as more greenery in the area and the demolition of very old houses. But there is often a lot of rubbish on the street, which attracts many rats. I see them regularly. Also, there is quite often a lot of noise in the street, for example scooters constantly racing back and forth along the Rembrandtlaan. Furthermore, I don't always feel safe because there are often people 'hanging around' on the street that I don't feel very comfortable with, for example because they seem tipsy/drunk. Also, the drainage in the area is not very good. When it has rained, large puddles immediately form on the street. The pavement on the Rembrandtlaan is also very poor: many tiles are loose.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a quiet neighbourhood. The motorway is easily accessible and the city centre is a 10-minute drive away. Also good connections with public transport.
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| Sale price | €371,120 | €342,889 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,282 | – |
| Rent price | €1,011 p/m | €1,038 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €10 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.
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| Sale price | €436,829 | €392,552 |
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| Sale per m² | €3,453 | – |
| Rent price | €1,290 p/m | €1,240 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
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