Rental homes in Hogeland - Velve, Enschede
Looking for a rental property in Hogeland - Velve? Check the current listings, compare rental prices, and read what residents think of this Enschede neighbourhood.
What does a rental property cost in Hogeland - Velve?
Hogeland - Velve is a neighbourhood where renting and buying are fairly balanced: 45% of the more than 5,900 homes are rental properties, while 55% are owner-occupied. A large portion of the rental supply, around 34%, falls under housing associations. This means the private rental sector is relatively small here, with only 10% other landlords. The average WOZ value is €302,000, slightly above the Enschede average of €284,000. This is also reflected in private sector rents: over the past twelve months, 29 homes were rented at an average rent of €1,600 per month. The range runs from €475 to €4,950, with an average floor area of 101 m². These are annual figures for the private sector, excluding social housing. Want to know what is available today? Check the current overview at the top of this page for the most recent daily prices and the number of available homes.
Hogeland - Velve: cosy neighbourhood or restless street scene?
Residents of Hogeland - Velve rate the neighbourhood on Buurtje.nl with a 6.7 out of 10, based on 8 reviews. That score tells the whole story: it is a neighbourhood of extremes. On the one hand, there are residents like Rita, who gives a 9 and writes: "I really enjoy living here, I feel safe, I have a good relationship with the neighbours." Quinten also calls the neighbourhood "cosy" with friendly neighbours and gives it a solid pass. On the other hand, there are residents who paint a very different picture. One reviewer warns about drug dealing, rubbish on the streets and an unsafe feeling, giving the neighbourhood a 3.3. Another resident calls it "more of a chav neighbourhood" and points to limited amenities in the immediate vicinity.
You can also see this divide in the subscores. Accessibility scores high with an 8.0, which makes sense: the neighbourhood is close to main roads and the centre of Enschede can be reached within a few minutes. Education even gets an 8.2, although resident Piet qualifies this with criticism of specific schools. But the scores for green space (5.5), attractiveness (6.1) and amenities (6.1) are significantly lower. It is not a neighbourhood with many parks or an attractive streetscape. Read more resident experiences and neighbourhood data about Hogeland - Velve to get a complete picture.
The neighbourhood consists of several sub-areas, each with its own character. Velve-Lindenhof is one of the better-known parts, with many social housing units and a mixed population. In Hogeland-Zuid you will find a bit more peace, while the area around Varvik-Diekman lies closer to the Diekman Stadium and sports facilities. The average income in the neighbourhood is €32,500, just above the Enschede average of €31,200. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, but with over 1,900 children under 15 and 3,235 residents between 25 and 45, it is certainly not an ageing neighbourhood. Single-person households form the largest group (2,575), which fits with the relatively high proportion of apartments. The municipality of Enschede invests in liveability through its neighbourhood approach, but residents experience this to varying degrees.
Renting in Hogeland - Velve: for whom and for whom not?
If you are looking for an affordable rental home in Enschede and can live with a neighbourhood that is not spotless everywhere, then Hogeland - Velve could be an option. For starters and singles, the supply in the social sector is relatively large, although waiting times are long. Renting an apartment in the private sector here is cheaper than in, for example, the Binnensingelgebied. Families looking for peace and green space are probably better off in neighbourhoods like Enschede-Noord. To be honest: the neighbourhood is not for everyone. If you are sensitive to nuisance or place great value on a well-maintained streetscape, you will feel less at home here. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Hogeland - Velve as an alternative.
Searching for a rental home in Hogeland - Velve
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Hogeland - Velve, supplemented with resident reviews, neighbourhood statistics and comparisons with other neighbourhoods. This way you can make an informed choice before seriously considering renting a home in Hogeland - Velve. Also take a look at rental properties in surrounding neighbourhoods such as Twekkelerveld or Ribbelt - Stokhorst, and compare the supply with the broader overview of rental properties in Enschede.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a house in Hogeland - Velve?
In the private sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,600 per month, with an average floor area of 101 m². The range runs from €475 to €4,950 per month, excluding social housing provided by housing associations.
Is Hogeland - Velve a safe neighbourhood to live in?
Residents rate safety at 6.8 out of 10. Experiences vary widely: some residents feel safe and have good contact with neighbours, while others complain about nuisance, drug dealing and incidents. It strongly depends on which part of the neighbourhood you live in.
How long is the waiting time for a social rental home in Hogeland - Velve?
Approximately 34% of homes in Hogeland - Velve are owned by housing associations. Waiting times for social housing in Enschede typically run to several years, depending on your registration period and housing preference. Contact the local housing associations for current waiting times.
Are there good schools near Hogeland - Velve?
Education scores the highest of all categories in resident reviews, at 8.2. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood. However, opinions on individual schools are divided, so it pays to visit them yourself before choosing a rental home in the area.
Can I also rent an apartment in Hogeland - Velve?
Yes, a large part of the rental supply in Hogeland - Velve consists of apartments. With 2,575 single-person households in the neighbourhood, there is high demand for smaller living spaces. In the private sector, the supply ranges from compact apartments to larger homes, with rents starting from around €475 per month.
That there are many Tokis, the cube is a shit school and yes
Auto-translated to English by AII really enjoy living here, I feel safe, I have a good relationship with the neighbours, I hope to grow very old here
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is always quarrelling and emergency services
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood, friendly neighbours. Highly recommended to live here.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn the last few years, the neighbourhood has been characterised by dumping old rubbish on the streets, drug dealing, violence, aggression and burglaries. Living in this neighbourhood gives you anything but a safe feeling.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of rubbish on the street, weird characters walking through the neighbourhoods. Quadruple murder committed. Sounds like a “safe neighbourhood”. If you fit in, you can live here just fine, but if not, you don't really have the opportunity to do other things since there's very little to do in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and safe area Only a lot of rubbish behind the apartment complex
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a quiet neighbourhood and you hardly have any trouble with anything, not even with loitering youths.
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