Elsbeek
OverijsselHengeloNoordElsbeek

Elsbeek, Hengelo – “Cosy quiet neighbour...”

Neighbourhood in Hengelo

8.4
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Elsbeek has 2,150 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 948 homes in ElsbeekCurrently there are 10 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ElsbeekBased on registered homes

Elsbeek is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Hengelo, in the district Noord The neighbourhood has a total area of 39 hectares, of which 39 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01640201. The postcode area is 7551HC-7557PZ.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.4. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Cosy quiet neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Elsbeek has 2.150 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (25,8%). The other age groups are 24,4% for '25 to 45 years', 22,8% for '65 years or older', 15,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,0% is unmarried, 42,1% is married, 6,0% is divorced and 6,0% is widowed. 1.805 residents originate from the Netherlands, 135 come from Europe and 215 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 960 households in Elsbeek. 32,3% of these are single-person households, 32,8% households without children and 34,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Elsbeek there are 1.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.200, which is €1.600 (4%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €28.100, which is €1.100 (4%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Elsbeek are educated to an intermediate level. 45,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 17,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.150 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.505 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Elsbeek, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 430 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Elsbeek there are 948 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €321.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 15% rental homes and 85% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 84% privately owned, 3% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Elsbeek are 1925-1950 (24%) and 1950-1970 (22%).

Homes for sale

There is currently 1 homes for sale in Elsbeek. The most recently listed home is Spreeuwenstraat 31 by Prisma Era Makelaars Hengelo. Over the past year, 17 homes were sold in Elsbeek. On average, a home was sold within 44 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Elsbeek over the past year was €362.765. This is 13% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €321.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.402.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Elsbeek. The most recent home is Mussenstraat 8-6, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in Elsbeek. On average, a listing was let within 66 days.

No recent rental data available for Elsbeek.

Energy

In Elsbeek there are 965 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (30%), A (22%) and F (17%). On average, an address in Elsbeek uses 2.860 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.170 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 9% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Sperwerstraat
  • Mussenstraat
  • Buizerdhof
  • Lijsterweg
  • Kievitstraat
  • Tapuitstraat
  • Elsbeekweg
  • Meeuwenweg
  • Vinkweg
  • Fazantstraat
  • Reigerweg
  • Spreeuwenstraat
  • Patrijsstraat
  • Drienerbeekweg
  • Tuinfluiterstraat
  • Wielewaalstraat
  • Koekoekweg
  • Korhoenstraat
  • Mozartlaan
  • Bergweg
  • Oude Postweg
  • Beethovenlaan
  • Spechtweg
  • Ooievaarsweg
  • Merelweg
  • Bongertsweg
  • Anninksweg
  • Lepelaarstraat
  • Elsmarsweg

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
3,0 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
1,1 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
0,6 km
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8.4
Joris
Family · Semi-detached
22-05-2025
Cosy quiet neighbourhood

I've lived there all my life and never had any problems with people or people with us, always cosy and never any strange or conspicuous people.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
310Single-person households
315Households without children
335Households 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
€28,100 P.A.average per resident8% below the national average
€34,200 P.A.average per income recipient8% 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
Elsbeek
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Elsbeek

Sale price · Q3 2026
€364.688
average▲ 15,0%
€319.500
median▼ 1,7%
8 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.066
average▲ 24,2%
€3.152
median▲ 31,5%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
19 days ▼ 21,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
46
sales in the past year
130 m²
average living area
€175.000
lowest sale price 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)
Elsbeek
1.170
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Elsbeek
2.860
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Elsbeek

What kind of homes are there in Elsbeek?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 52% of the homes date from before 1945.

What do you pay for a house in Elsbeek?

Over the past year a home for sale in Elsbeek was listed for an average of €339,000 (€2,763 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 15%.

What kind of people live in Elsbeek?

Buurt Elsbeek has 2,150 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Elsbeek?

A considerable share of the supply in Elsbeek is less efficient: 39% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,170 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Elsbeek?

From Elsbeek you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 1.1 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Elsbeek?

Right now you will find 10 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Elsbeek. The market here is fast: a home for sale is listed for an average of just 19 days.

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