Oikos, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Demeterlaan sits in the leafy Oikos neighbourhood, a peaceful residential area on the eastern edge of Enschede. With 234 m² of living space and a 477 m² plot, it is a generous home for a family. The price of €750,000 is well above the neighbourhood average of €371,800, but the floor area is nearly double the local norm of 119 m², so the price per square metre is in line with what you would expect for such a large property. For context, this is one of the detached houses in Enschede currently on the market.
Oikos is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes (93% of the housing stock) and a high owner-occupancy rate (79%). The population is diverse in age, with a good mix of children, working-age adults and older residents. The area feels spacious and green, with a park or public garden just a six-minute walk away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a low crime rate (52 total offences) and a strong sense of community. This is the Oikos neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For daily groceries, you have a Jumbo about a five-minute walk away and an Albert Heijn just a bit further. There are several primary schools within walking distance: CBS Ouverture is just around the corner, obs Glanerbrug-Zuid is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool de Troubadour is also nearby. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 4 km away, so a bike ride or bus trip is needed. The train station is 1.8 km away, making it feasible to commute to Hengelo or Enschede city centre. All this falls within the municipality of Enschede.
This home is listed through several channels, including Jahnig + ter Braak and Jähnig & ter Braak Makelaars. At the time of writing, it is available via three sources, so you have multiple ways to get in touch.
Details of this home
Demeterlaan 31, Enschede
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About Demeterlaan 31, Enschede
The asking price of €750,000 is 102% above the neighbourhood average of €371,800, but this home is also 97% larger than the average (234 m² vs 119 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €3,205, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €3,148 per m². So the price is in line with the market when you account for the size.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low expected energy costs. In the Oikos neighbourhood, all homes for sale have label A, so this is consistent with the area.
Oikos is very family-friendly. The neighbourhood has a high percentage of single-family homes (93%) and many households with children (490 out of 710 households). There are several primary schools within walking distance, and a park is just a six-minute walk away. The area is quiet and safe, with a low crime rate.
For daily shopping, Jumbo is about 600 metres away and Albert Heijn is 800 metres. There are also several primary schools within a few hundred metres. A park is 600 metres away, and the train station is 1.8 km, so you can walk or cycle to the station.
The house was built in 2003, so it is relatively modern. With an energy label A, it is well-insulated and efficient. The condition is not explicitly stated, but the year and label suggest it is in good shape.
Given the size and the fact it is a detached house, it is very likely there is private outdoor space.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. From there, you can reach Enschede city centre and other destinations.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oikos