Bolhaar, Enschede – “Top, nothing more”

Bolhaar is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Enschede, in the district Enschede-Noord The neighbourhood has a total area of 154 hectares, of which 154 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01530401. The postcode area is 7521AN-7522PR.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.1. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Top, nothing more'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Bolhaar has 1.785 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,2%). The other age groups are 23,5% for '25 to 45 years', 22,4% for '65 years or older', 16,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,7% is unmarried, 41,5% is married, 5,0% is divorced and 5,3% is widowed. 1.420 residents originate from the Netherlands, 210 come from Europe and 155 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 840 households in Bolhaar. 38,1% of these are single-person households, 31,5% households without children and 30,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Bolhaar there are 1.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €43.600, which is €7.800 (22%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €35.400, which is €6.200 (21%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Bolhaar are highly educated. 58,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 24,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 17,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.785 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.250 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Bolhaar, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 360 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Bolhaar there are 854 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €399.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 20% rental homes and 80% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 80% privately owned and 20% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bolhaar are 1950-1970 (65%) and 1970-1980 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 11 homes for sale in Bolhaar. The most recently listed home is Bolhaarslaan 75 by Snelder Zijlstra Makelaars. Over the past year, 58 homes were sold in Bolhaar. On average, a home was sold within 59 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Bolhaar over the past year was €480.698. This is 20% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €399.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.698.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Bolhaar. The most recent home is Beethovenlaan 3-19, offered by Huispedia. Over the past year, 17 homes were let in Bolhaar. On average, a listing was let within 23 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Bolhaar over the past year was €796 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €16 per month.

Energy

In Bolhaar there are 861 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are D (30%), C (23%) and E (19%). On average, an address in Bolhaar uses 2.810 kWh of electricity per year. This is in line with the national average. Natural gas consumption, at 1.450 m³ per year, is 13% above the national average of 1.280 m³.