Homes for sale in Wesselerbrink Zuid-West, Enschede

House prices and market figures for Wesselerbrink Zuid-West, Enschede

The owner-occupied market in Wesselerbrink Zuid-West is relatively accessible compared to the rest of Enschede. Of the 1,215 homes in the neighbourhood, 43% are owner-occupied, while 57% are rental properties, a large proportion of which are owned by housing associations. This gives the neighbourhood a mixed character: buyers live here alongside social tenants.

The average WOZ value is €222,000, which is clearly lower than the average for the district Enschede-Zuid (€272,000) and the municipal average for Enschede (€284,000). This makes it one of the more affordable neighbourhoods in the southern part of the city. In the past twelve months, 15 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €287,933. Prices ranged from €175,000 to €650,000, indicating that both starter homes and larger family homes can be found in the neighbourhood. The average living area was 93 m², which works out at a price of around €3,100 per m². See the current listings and most recent asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Wesselerbrink Zuid-West, Enschede

Wesselerbrink Zuid-West is a post-war planned neighbourhood on the south side of Enschede, largely built in the 1970s. This is reflected in the streetscape: terraced houses and porch flats alternate, with spacious green strips in between. The neighbourhood has no pronounced urban or village character, but sits somewhere in between: it is an ordinary residential area where people simply live.

The population composition is diverse. With 2,780 residents and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds, it is a neighbourhood with relatively many young families and single-person households. The average income of €24,600 is below the municipal average, and the labour participation rate of 57% is also slightly lower than elsewhere in Enschede. This colours the atmosphere: it is not a neighbourhood with many affluent movers, but rather a place where people live who are looking for something at a fair price.

For daily shopping, there is a shopping centre on Wesselerbrinklaan in the immediate vicinity, including a supermarket. For a wider range of shops and catering, the centre of Enschede is about five kilometres away, easily accessible via Hengelosestraat or Gronausestraat. By bus, various lines connect the neighbourhood to the centre and Enschede NS station. The connection to the A35 towards Almelo or the border can be reached by car within a quarter of an hour.

Green space scores highly with residents: the neighbourhood has parks and gardens that give the area a more airy feel than you would expect based on the building density. That is one of the reasons why families enjoy living here. For schools, primary schools are accessible in the area, and for secondary education, pupils rely on schools elsewhere in Enschede-Zuid or the centre.

Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.8 out of 10, based on reviews on the neighbourhood main page of Wesselerbrink Zuid-West. Community (8.0) and green space (8.0) score highest. Safety (6.5) and beauty (5.0) are the weaker points. Resident Sydney describes the neighbourhood as "a mixed area" and mentions problem youth as a point of attention, which he links to the presence of lower-income groups. That is an honest picture that you see in more of these post-war neighbourhoods.

Resident Bernadette gives the neighbourhood a 7.1 and emphasises the international composition as a plus point: "I live here in Enschede, it is a very international environment. People are very welcoming, friendly and respectful." She explicitly compares it positively with experiences in other cities. That says something about the social accessibility of the neighbourhood.

Would you like to compare the neighbourhood with adjacent neighbourhoods? Wesselerbrink Noord-Oost and Wesselerbrink Zuid-Oost have a similar character but may differ in price level and housing supply. Also Stroinkslanden Noord-Oost is a nearby neighbourhood worth considering if you want to live in this part of Enschede. For a broader overview of the supply in the area, you can look at owner-occupied homes in Enschede-Zuid as a whole.

Who is a home in Wesselerbrink Zuid-West interesting for?

First-time buyers and buyers with a limited budget will find relatively affordable starter homes here, with sale prices starting around €175,000. This makes buying a home in Wesselerbrink Zuid-West more accessible than in many other Enschede neighbourhoods. Families looking for space at a reasonable price and who appreciate green space in the neighbourhood also fit well here. Those seeking a quiet, homogeneous residential area should realise that the diversity here is great and that the neighbourhood scores lower on safety and appearance. If buying is still a step too far, also check out the rental properties in Wesselerbrink Zuid-West as an intermediate step. The supply of owner-occupied homes is limited, so respond quickly if you find something that fits.

What residents say about Wesselerbrink Zuid-West

The neighbourhood receives an overall score of 6.8 out of 10, based on 2 resident reviews. The highest sub-scores are for community (8.0) and green space (8.0). The lowest score is for beauty (5.0). Bernadette writes: "People are very welcoming, friendly and respectful", and emphasises the international atmosphere as a particularly positive point. View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the information page of Wesselerbrink Zuid-West.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Wesselerbrink Zuid-West

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, including resident scores and district data that you won't find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. In addition to this supply, also check out the adjacent neighbourhoods Wesselerbrink Noord-West and Stroinkslanden-Zuid, or broaden your search to districts such as Boswinkel - Stadsveld or Hogeland - Velve. For municipal information on living and policy, you can visit the website of the municipality of Enschede.