Ruwenbos

Ruwenbos, Enschede

Neighbourhood in Enschede

Ruwenbos has 1,450 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 542 homes in RuwenbosCurrently there are 5 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in RuwenbosBased on registered homes

Ruwenbos is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Enschede, in the district Boswinkel - Stadsveld The neighbourhood has a total area of 49 hectares, of which 49 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01530208. The postcode area is 7543DP-7545PZ.

Residents

Ruwenbos has 1.450 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (34,1%). The other age groups are 19,7% for '25 to 45 years', 16,9% for '0 to 15 years', 15,5% for '15 to 25 years' and 14,1% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 44,8% is unmarried, 46,9% is married, 4,8% is divorced and 3,1% is widowed. 1.175 residents originate from the Netherlands, 105 come from Europe and 170 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 540 households in Ruwenbos. 20,4% of these are single-person households, 30,6% households without children and 49,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,7 persons.

In Ruwenbos there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.800, which is €2.000 (6%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.700, which is €500 (2%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Ruwenbos are educated to an intermediate level. 43,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.450 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.044 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Ruwenbos, 17% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 180 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Ruwenbos there are 542 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €423.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 13% rental homes and 87% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 87% privately owned and 13% owned by housing associations. The most common construction periods in Ruwenbos are 1990-2000 (96%) and 2000-2010 (2%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Ruwenbos. The most recently listed home is Nijmansbos 62 by Oude Wolbers Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Ruwenbos over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Ruwenbos. The most recent home is Ruwenbos 2A, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. No homes were let in Ruwenbos over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Ruwenbos.

Energy

In Ruwenbos there are 543 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (73%), A (22%) and C (2%). On average, an address in Ruwenbos uses 3.250 kWh of electricity per year. This is 16% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.090 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 15% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Weldammerbos
  • Mastbos
  • Borgbos
  • Twickelerbos
  • Ruwenbos
  • Nijmansbos
  • Haaksbergerstraat
  • Helmerzijdeweg
  • Kogelerbos
  • Elbertbos
  • S.L. Louwesstraat
  • Usselerrondweg
  • Ommerbos
  • Boswinkelweg
  • Dikkersbos
  • Hexelerbos

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
2,7 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
3,4 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
1,3 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
110Single-person households
165Households without children
265Households 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
€29,700 P.A.average per resident3% below the national average
€37,800 P.A.average per income recipient1% above 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
Ruwenbos
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the district Boswinkel - Stadsveld due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
54 days ▲ 217,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
169
sales in the past year
109 m²
average living area
€148.500
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days
average time listed · vs. last year
24
lettings in the past year
105 m²
average living area
€739
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)
Ruwenbos
1.090
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Ruwenbos
3.250
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Ruwenbos

Which type of home is most common in Ruwenbos?

The most common type is terraced houses (42%).

How expensive are houses in Ruwenbos?

Over the past year a home for sale in Ruwenbos was listed for an average of €357,065 (€3,237 per m²).

What is the rent in Ruwenbos?

A rental home in Ruwenbos cost an average of €2,694 per month (€27 per m²).

How is the population of Ruwenbos composed?

Buurt Ruwenbos has 1,450 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (34%). Many families: 49% of the households have children.

How far are amenities from Ruwenbos?

From Ruwenbos you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 3.4 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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