Boswinkel-De Braker
OverijsselEnschedeBoswinkel - StadsveldBoswinkel-De Braker

Boswinkel-De Braker, Enschede – “Top”

Neighbourhood in Enschede

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Boswinkel-De Braker has 3,685 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 2,000 homes in Boswinkel-De BrakerCurrently there are 16 for sale and 3 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Boswinkel-De BrakerBased on registered homes

Boswinkel-De Braker is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Enschede, in the district Boswinkel - Stadsveld The neighbourhood has a total area of 58 hectares, of which 58 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01530201. The postcode area is 7513GB-7545GM.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Top'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Boswinkel-De Braker has 3.685 residents. Of these, 52,9% are men and 46,9% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (30,0%). The other age groups are 28,2% for '45 to 65 years', 16,1% for '65 years or older', 14,8% for '15 to 25 years' and 10,6% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 55,0% is unmarried, 30,9% is married, 10,3% is divorced and 3,7% is widowed. 2.100 residents originate from the Netherlands, 495 come from Europe and 1.085 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.005 households in Boswinkel-De Braker. 53,6% of these are single-person households, 22,9% households without children and 23,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.

In Boswinkel-De Braker there are 3.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €26.800, which is €9.000 (25%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €23.000, which is €6.200 (21%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Boswinkel-De Braker are educated to an intermediate level. 48,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.685 residents, around 58% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.137 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Boswinkel-De Braker, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 520 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Boswinkel-De Braker there are 2.000 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €202.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 56% rental homes and 44% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 44% privately owned, 37% owned by housing associations and 19% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Boswinkel-De Braker are 1950-1970 (57%) and 1990-2000 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 12 homes for sale in Boswinkel-De Braker. The most recently listed home is Ypkemeulestraat 21 by Snelder Zijlstra Makelaars. Over the past year, 53 homes were sold in Boswinkel-De Braker. On average, a home was sold within 48 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Boswinkel-De Braker over the past year was €579.443. This is 187% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €202.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.268.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Boswinkel-De Braker. The most recent home is Haaksbergerstraat 261A, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. Over the past year, 17 homes were let in Boswinkel-De Braker. On average, a listing was let within 23 days.

No recent rental data available for Boswinkel-De Braker.

Energy

In Boswinkel-De Braker there are 1.936 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (20%), B (18%) and E (17%). On average, an address in Boswinkel-De Braker uses 2.310 kWh of electricity per year. This is 18% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 990 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 23% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Luxemburglaan
  • Brusselstraat
  • Annastraat
  • Helenastraat
  • Sint Janspad
  • Haaksbergerstraat
  • Wethouder Beversstraat
  • Burgemeester M. van Veenlaan
  • Jacobastraat
  • Antwerpenstraat
  • Wethouder Gerbertstraat
  • Mariastraat
  • Ypkemeulestraat
  • Boswinkelpad
  • Zuiderstraat
  • Zuidhollandlaan
  • Belgiëlaan
  • Osnabrückstraat
  • Nederlandlaan
  • Frederikastraat
  • Burgemeester Jacobsstraat
  • Europalaan
  • Noordoostpolderstraat
  • Straatsburglaan
  • Theresastraat
  • Amaliastraat
  • Wieringermeerstraat
  • Wethouder Soetekouwstraat
  • Flevolandstraat
  • Genèvestraat
  • Wethouder Elhorststraat
  • Sint Janstraat
  • Londenstraat
  • Drentestraat
  • Carolastraat
  • Münsterstraat
  • Beneluxlaan

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
2,0 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
2,7 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
1,3 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,075Single-person households
460Households without children
470Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€23,000 P.A.average per resident25% below the national average
€26,800 P.A.average per income recipient28% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Boswinkel-De Braker
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Boswinkel-De Braker

Sale price · Q3 2026
€274.875
average▲ 5,4%
€250.000
median▼ 5,7%
8 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.887
average▼ 2,2%
€2.764
median▼ 11,3%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
42 days ▲ 29,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
36
sales in the past year
89 m²
average living area
€148.500
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days
average time listed · vs. last year
7
lettings in the past year
84 m²
average living area
€1.100
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Boswinkel-De Braker
990
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Boswinkel-De Braker
2.310
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Boswinkel-De Braker

Which type of home is most common in Boswinkel-De Braker?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 70% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (49%).

How expensive are houses in Boswinkel-De Braker?

Over the past year a home for sale in Boswinkel-De Braker was listed for an average of €261,875 (€3,010 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 5%.

Who lives in Boswinkel-De Braker?

Buurt Boswinkel-De Braker has 3,685 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (30%). Notably, 54% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Boswinkel-De Braker?

A considerable share of the supply in Boswinkel-De Braker is less efficient: 36% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 990 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Boswinkel-De Braker?

From Boswinkel-De Braker you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 2.7 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Boswinkel-De Braker?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Boswinkel-De Braker.

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