Homes for sale in ’t Wilbert, Hengelo

House prices and market figures for 't Wilbert, Hengelo

In 't Wilbert, 55% of homes are owner-occupied, giving the neighbourhood a mixed but predominantly owner-occupied character. The average WOZ value is €273,000, slightly above the district average of the Hengelose Es (€270,000), but clearly below the municipal average of €292,000 for owner-occupied homes in Hengelo as a whole. That difference says something about the character of the neighbourhood: solid and affordable, without the premium feel of some other Hengelo districts.

Looking at actual transactions over the past twelve months, 26 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €364,173. The range runs from €197,500 to €545,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and larger family homes come onto the market. With an average living area of 132 m², this works out at a price per square metre of around €2,760. The supply mainly consists of ground-floor homes, terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the second half of the twentieth century. Current asking prices and selling times can be found at the top of this page.

Living in 't Wilbert, Hengelo

't Wilbert is a residential neighbourhood best described as quiet and functional. The streets are predominantly green, the buildings mostly date from the 1970s and 1980s and consist of terraced houses and semi-detached houses with front and back gardens. It is not a neighbourhood that stands out for architectural features, but it functions as a place where people simply live, work and go about their daily lives. The largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old, which gives the area a calm and subdued atmosphere. Single-person households are the most common household type, which says something about the diversity of life stages in the neighbourhood.

Residents value the location above all. The neighbourhood falls under the Hengelose Es district and is within cycling distance of Hengelo city centre. As one resident puts it: "Living there is pretty good because I live close to the city, within walking distance." That proximity to the city centre is a concrete advantage: doing groceries, grabbing a drink on a terrace or reaching the station doesn't require a car. Hengelo Station, with direct connections to Enschede and Almelo, can be reached by a short bike ride. For motorists, the connection to the A1 and A35 via the Bornsestraat and Europaweg is well organised.

In terms of daily amenities, the neighbourhood is reasonably self-sufficient. There are primary schools in and directly around the neighbourhood, and supermarkets and shops are within short distance via the retail offering in the surrounding districts. The resident score for amenities stands at a solid 8.0, and accessibility even scores an 8.7, the highest sub-scores of the neighbourhood. These are no coincidental figures: residents are clearly satisfied with how well the neighbourhood is connected to the rest of the city.

Less positive are the scores for community (4.3) and housing (5.7). One resident writes candidly: "A neighbourhood that was once so beautiful. Our street was once a lovely street. But completely ruined by certain people. And you don't get help." That frustration about maintenance and social cohesion also comes through in the score for cleanliness (6.3). These are signals that a potential buyer should take seriously. The neighbourhood has qualities, but also requires nuance. For all resident experiences and sub-scores, you can visit the 't Wilbert neighbourhood page.

Compared to neighbouring community Hengelose Es-Noord and nearby Tichelwerk, 't Wilbert has a similar living profile, but prices here are slightly more accessible. If you are considering a broader search, you can also look at the total supply in the Hengelose Es. The municipality of Hengelo also provides information via hengelo.nl about district development and municipal plans that may be relevant for buyers who want to know what is planned for the neighbourhood in the longer term.

Does a home in 't Wilbert suit you?

Based on the demographic composition, 't Wilbert best suits movers and people in the 45-plus age group looking for a solid ground-floor home without the hustle and bustle of a city centre, but with all amenities within cycling distance. Families with children can also find a place here, although the social offering for young people is more limited than in more urban neighbourhoods. First-time buyers can get a foothold in 't Wilbert thanks to homes that have sold from as low as €197,500, although supply in this segment will be scarce. If you want more choice in the rental segment, you can also check out the rental homes in 't Wilbert as an alternative or stepping stone. As a buyer, be prepared that supply is limited: on average, only around twenty to thirty homes are sold per year in this neighbourhood.

What residents say about 't Wilbert

't Wilbert receives an average resident score of 6.9 out of 10, based on three reviews. Accessibility (8.7) and amenities (8.0) score the highest. Community (4.3) and housing (5.7) are the pain points. Resident Jochem Vlutters describes it as follows: "With the family it's cosy here, but doing something with the neighbours isn't happening here." That image of a neighbourhood where people live alongside each other but not always with each other is recognised by more residents. Read all reviews and see the full scores on the overview page of 't Wilbert.

Comparing homes for sale in and around 't Wilbert

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find combined anywhere else. This way, you can not only filter by price or size, but also assess whether a neighbourhood suits you before planning a viewing. In addition to 't Wilbert, you can also look at other districts in the city, such as Noord, Hasseler Es or Groot Driene. For a broad overview of all available homes in the city, see the supply of homes for sale in Hengelo.