Nijverheid, Hengelo – “It's a cosy neighbou...”

Nijverheid is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Hengelo, in the district Wilderinkshoek The neighbourhood has a total area of 135 hectares, of which 127 hectares are land and 8 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01640604. The postcode area is 7555DG-7555XB.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.3. They describe it as 'It's a cosy neighbourhood' and 'Cosy and fine'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Nijverheid has 4.390 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,9%). The other age groups are 25,4% for '25 to 45 years', 23,6% for '65 years or older', 12,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 49,2% is unmarried, 35,8% is married, 9,1% is divorced and 5,8% is widowed. 3.345 residents originate from the Netherlands, 480 come from Europe and 560 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.305 households in Nijverheid. 45,8% of these are single-person households, 27,5% households without children and 26,7% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.

In Nijverheid there are 3.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.500, which is €2.300 (6%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.100, which is €100 (0%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Nijverheid are educated to an intermediate level. 45,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 26,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 4.390 residents, around 62% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.722 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Nijverheid, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 920 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Nijverheid there are 2.335 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €278.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 55% rental homes and 45% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 45% privately owned, 48% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Nijverheid are 1925-1950 (31%) and 1950-1970 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 13 homes for sale in Nijverheid. The most recently listed home is Paulinastraat 69 by Des Huizes Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 83 homes were sold in Nijverheid. On average, a home was sold within 23 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Nijverheid over the past year was €752.217. This is 171% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €278.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.786.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Nijverheid. The most recent home is Corneliastraat 5, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. Over the past year, 20 homes were let in Nijverheid. On average, a listing was let within 5 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Nijverheid over the past year was €720 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Nijverheid there are 2.329 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (25%), B (16%) and F (14%). On average, an address in Nijverheid uses 2.400 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.040 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 19% below the national average of 1.280 m³.