Neighbourhood in Enschede
Varvik-Diekman is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Enschede, in the district Hogeland - Velve The neighbourhood has a total area of 162 hectares, of which 162 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01530103. The postcode area is 7512EJ-7543EZ.
Two residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.1. They describe it as 'Cosy' and 'A social housing neighbourhood with a lot of drug dealing, antisocial people and rubbish on the streets'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Varvik-Diekman has 3.440 residents. Of these, 50,6% are men and 49,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,6%). The other age groups are 24,1% for '25 to 45 years', 18,6% for '65 years or older', 15,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 52,0% is unmarried, 34,2% is married, 8,6% is divorced and 4,9% is widowed. 2.475 residents originate from the Netherlands, 305 come from Europe and 660 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.670 households in Varvik-Diekman. 42,2% of these are single-person households, 25,4% households without children and 32,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.
In Varvik-Diekman there are 3.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.800, which is €4.000 (11%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.900, which is €3.300 (11%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Varvik-Diekman are educated to an intermediate level. 43,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 28,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.440 residents, around 62% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.133 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Varvik-Diekman, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 560 people receive this benefit.
In Varvik-Diekman there are 1.745 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €299.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% 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 Varvik-Diekman are 1925-1950 (36%) and 1950-1970 (32%).
There are currently 5 homes for sale in Varvik-Diekman. The most recently listed home is Varviksingel 191 by EXTRA Makelaars Enschede. Over the past year, 45 homes were sold in Varvik-Diekman. On average, a home was sold within 62 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Varvik-Diekman over the past year was €365.778. This is 22% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €299.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.950.
There are currently no homes for rent in Varvik-Diekman. The most recent home is Halmaherastraat 3, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. Over the past year, 15 homes were let in Varvik-Diekman. On average, a listing was let within 11 days.
No recent rental data available for Varvik-Diekman.
In Varvik-Diekman there are 1.784 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (22%), A (21%) and F (13%). On average, an address in Varvik-Diekman uses 2.610 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.140 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 11% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
Cosy neighbourhood, friendly neighbours. Highly recommended to live here.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn the last few years, the neighbourhood has been characterised by dumping old rubbish on the streets, drug dealing, violence, aggression and burglaries. Living in this neighbourhood gives you anything but a safe feeling.
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 70% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Varvik-Diekman was listed for an average of €429,000 (€3,564 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 20%.
A considerable share of the supply in Varvik-Diekman is less efficient: 29% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,140 m³ per year.
From Varvik-Diekman you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 2.9 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
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