Rental homes in Wierdense Hoek, Almelo
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Renting in Wierdense Hoek: a social housing neighbourhood with scarce private sector supply
Wierdense Hoek is a neighbourhood where renters predominate: 55% of the more than 3,000 homes are rental properties, and the vast majority of these are owned by a housing association (46%). This means the private sector is relatively small here. Over the past twelve months, only 8 private sector homes were rented out, with an average rent of €1,122 per month and a range of €975 to €1,250 per month. The average floor area was 92 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing. For current rents and available properties, please consult the overview at the top of this page.
The WOZ value of an average home in Wierdense Hoek is €233,000, which is clearly lower than the municipal average of €272,000 in Almelo. This reflects the character of the neighbourhood: affordable, predominantly housing association-owned, and less focused on higher income groups. The average income per resident is €27,500, also lower than the Almelo average of €31,600. If you are looking for a rental home in the social sector, it is advisable to register with a housing association in good time, as the private sector supply is limited.
Green and well-connected, but not without drawbacks
Residents give Wierdense Hoek an average score of 6.9 out of 10, based on reviews on the neighbourhood page for Wierdense Hoek. This is a fair score for a neighbourhood that has its strengths but also a number of clear areas for improvement. Accessibility and green spaces score highest, both at 7.5. Safety, housing and beauty score 6.5, and sense of community stands at 6.2.
Erik Wessels gives the neighbourhood a 7.8 and describes it as a nice place to live, with a supermarket, GPs, pharmacy and eateries within easy reach. He also mentions fishing ponds and playground equipment for children. But he also points out a specific annoyance: speeding cars and motorcycles that cause a lot of noise. Marit Janssen is more critical and gives a 6.6. She mentions nuisance from loitering youths and vagrants, and notes that there is no educational provision for higher education in the area. Melike (7.2) describes the neighbourhood as busy but appreciates the good accessibility to shops, schools and the city centre.
The picture that emerges is of a functional, green neighbourhood with good everyday amenities, but with social challenges that are not glossed over. Anyone considering renting in Wierdense Hoek should be aware that the atmosphere is mixed. The neighbourhood Kerkelanden and the nearby Rohof en omgeving are also part of this district area and may have a different character per sub-area. If you want to know more about specific sub-areas, there is also supply in Wierdensebrug en omgeving or Aalderinkshoek Noordoost.
Renting in Wierdense Hoek: who is this suitable for, and who less so?
Wierdense Hoek is most suitable for people who consciously choose an affordable rental home in a quiet, green environment with good everyday amenities. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years old, and older people are also well represented. Young families can find what they need here because of the play facilities and schools, but for higher education you have to leave the neighbourhood. If you are looking for a rental home in Wierdense Hoek via the private sector, you should expect limited supply. Rental homes in Wierdense Hoek via the social sector are more numerous, but require registration. For those who prefer to buy: check the supply of homes for sale in Wierdense Hoek as an alternative.
Current rental supply in Wierdense Hoek and surrounding neighbourhoods
Buurtje.nl collects the current rental supply in Wierdense Hoek daily, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. If you cannot find a suitable apartment or house to rent here, it is worth also looking at rental homes in Almelo as a whole via the Almelo rental overview, or at adjacent neighbourhoods such as Sluitersveld, Noorderkwartier or De Riet. More information about the municipality can be found on the official website of the municipality of Almelo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost of a rental home in Wierdense Hoek?
In the private sector, the average rent in Wierdense Hoek over the past year was €1,122 per month, with a range of €975 to €1,250 per month. The average size of rented homes was 92 m². These figures exclude social housing. The current supply and daily prices are shown at the top of this page.
How long is the waiting time for social housing in Wierdense Hoek?
Wierdense Hoek has a large proportion of housing association properties: 46% of all homes are owned by a housing corporation. Waiting times for social housing in Almelo can be long, depending on the type of home and registration period. You can register via the regional housing corporations active in Almelo. Check the current waiting times on the relevant corporation's website.
Is Wierdense Hoek safe to live in?
Residents rate safety in Wierdense Hoek a 6.5 out of 10. That is a moderate score. Some residents mention nuisance from loitering youths and vagrants as a point of concern. The overall resident score is 6.9, indicating a neighbourhood that is functional but also faces social challenges. Anyone looking to rent a home here would do well to explore the area at different times of the day.
How accessible is Wierdense Hoek by public transport?
Accessibility is one of Wierdense Hoek's strongest points: residents give it a 7.5 out of 10. The neighbourhood has good connections to the rest of Almelo and the surrounding area. Shops, schools and the city centre are easily accessible according to residents. One drawback is that through traffic can cause noise pollution, as several residents note.
Are there schools and facilities nearby for families renting a home in Wierdense Hoek?
For primary education and daily amenities, the neighbourhood scores reasonably well. Residents mention a supermarket, GPs, pharmacy, eateries and a chemist within easy reach, along with green spaces with fishing ponds and playgrounds. For higher education, you need to leave the neighbourhood: one resident studying for a master's degree travels to Amsterdam for it. Education scores a 6.8 out of 10.
Lived here quite nicely. Only a lot of nuisance from speeding cars and motorcycles with a lot of noise. Generally friendly people. Supermarket, GPs and pharmacy within reach, as well as several eateries and a chemist etc. Beautiful green and various fishing ponds, play equipment for the little ones.
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant and relatively quiet neighbourhood to live in, unfortunately there is a lot of trouble with loiterers, sects and vagrants, so that could really be better. As for education, there is nothing for me to do in the neighbourhood. I am taking a language-related master's programme in Amsterdam for that reason.
Auto-translated to English by AIBusy neighbourhood but a nice place with good access to shops, school, and the city centre, etc.
Auto-translated to English by AIA neighbourhood where more and more deterioration is taking place.
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