Rental homes in Wilderinkshoek, Hengelo

What does a rental property cost in Wilderinkshoek?

Wilderinkshoek is a neighbourhood where renting and buying are fairly balanced: 45% of the more than 5,100 homes are rental properties, and the majority of these (37% of the total) are owned by housing associations. The private sector is therefore relatively small, which is reflected in the limited supply. Over the past twelve months, only nine homes have been rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €896 per month. The range runs from €625 to €1,143, with an average floor area of 60 m². This makes renting in Wilderinkshoek slightly cheaper than in some other parts of Hengelo, where the average WOZ value is €292,000 compared to €279,000 here. Want to know what is available today? At the top of this page you will find the current supply with daily prices and rental times.

Living in Wilderinkshoek: quiet, independent, but with good neighbours

On the neighbourhood page of Wilderinkshoek, residents rate their area 8.1 out of 10. That is a good score, and if you look at the sub-scores, accessibility (8.7) and amenities (8.7) stand out in particular. That makes sense: the neighbourhood is close to the centre of Hengelo and you have good bus connections to the station. Supermarkets, GPs and schools (education scores 8.5) are within walking or cycling distance. Resident Mignon, who grew up there, writes: "Always found it a nice neighbourhood with nice people. De Nijverheid has beautiful houses. I have never felt unsafe here." She is referring to the area Nijverheid, one of the characteristic parts of the neighbourhood with its workers' houses from the early twentieth century.

Yet it is not equally sociable everywhere. Irma gives the neighbourhood a 7.6 and notes that "almost everyone keeps to themselves." That is an honest point: Wilderinkshoek is not a neighbourhood where you automatically drop in on the neighbours. Social contact varies greatly by street. In Tuindorp 't Lansink and Tuindorp-Zuid you more often hear about neighbourhood events and mutual contact, while around the business parks it is understandably quieter. Leonie sums it up succinctly: "Good contacts, no noise." Green space scores the lowest at 7.3. The neighbourhood does not have a large park, although there are green strips and playgrounds scattered around. For real greenery you have to rely on the edges of Hengelo or the Twentekanaal.

In terms of atmosphere, Wilderinkshoek is a neighbourhood for people who appreciate peace and quiet but do not want to be cut off. The mix of single-family homes, porch flats and the historic garden village architecture gives the neighbourhood a varied streetscape. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, but with over 1,200 children and 2,600 residents between 25 and 45, it is certainly not an ageing neighbourhood. Single-person households do form the largest group (2,240), which fits the picture of a neighbourhood where many people live independently.

Renting in Wilderinkshoek: for whom and for whom not?

With an average income of €33,800 and a labour participation rate of 65%, Wilderinkshoek is a neighbourhood for middle incomes. Are you a starter looking for an affordable apartment to rent in Wilderinkshoek? Then the private sector with an average of €896 per month is achievable, but supply is tight. For social housing you have to approach the housing associations, and there are waiting lists. Families with children will find excellent schools and a quiet environment here, although the neighbourhood is less suitable if you want a lot of green space on your doorstep. If you are looking for more bustle, the Binnenstad is a more logical choice. Considering buying instead of renting? Then check out the supply of homes for sale in Wilderinkshoek, where the WOZ value is around €279,000. For more information about the municipality, you can visit the website of the municipality of Hengelo.

Searching for a rental property in Wilderinkshoek and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Wilderinkshoek, including resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics so you get a fair picture before planning a viewing. No match? Then also take a look at a rental home in surrounding neighbourhoods such as de Hengelose Es, Hasseler Es or view the broader overview of rental properties in Hengelo.