Zwavertshoek
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Zwavertshoek, Hengelo – “reasonably good”

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Zwavertshoek has 1,235 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 532 homes in ZwavertshoekCurrently there are 4 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZwavertshoekBased on registered homes

Zwavertshoek is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Hengelo, in the district Groot Driene The neighbourhood has a total area of 27 hectares, of which 27 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01640400. The postcode area is 7552MJ-7552XR.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as satisfactory with a score of 5.9. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'reasonably good'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Zwavertshoek has 1.235 residents. Of these, 49,0% are men and 51,0% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (25,9%). The other age groups are 25,1% for '45 to 65 years', 20,2% for '25 to 45 years', 17,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,6% is unmarried, 36,8% is married, 9,3% is divorced and 6,9% is widowed. 740 residents originate from the Netherlands, 60 come from Europe and 440 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 540 households in Zwavertshoek. 36,1% of these are single-person households, 27,8% households without children and 36,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Zwavertshoek there are 1.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.000, which is €12.200 (29%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €24.300, which is €10.600 (30%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Zwavertshoek are educated to a lower level. 42,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1), 34,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 23,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.235 residents, around 59% are in paid employment, which amounts to 729 people. This is 13% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Zwavertshoek, 37% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 280 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zwavertshoek there are 532 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €294.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. In Zwavertshoek there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 52% rental homes and 48% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 48% privately owned, 50% owned by housing associations and 2% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zwavertshoek are 1970-1980 (59%) and 1950-1970 (30%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Zwavertshoek. The most recently listed home is Jacob van Maerlantstraat 14 by Prisma Era Makelaars Hengelo op Funda. Over the past year, 13 homes were sold in Zwavertshoek. On average, a home was sold within 27 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Zwavertshoek over the past year was €357.500. This is 22% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €294.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.668.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Zwavertshoek. The most recent home is Anna Bijnsstraat 31, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. No homes were let in Zwavertshoek over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Zwavertshoek.

Energy

In Zwavertshoek there are 361 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (52%), C (22%) and B (11%). On average, an address in Zwavertshoek uses 2.340 kWh of electricity per year. This is 8% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 910 m³ per year, is 14% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Klinkeweg
  • Spiegelstraat
  • Anna Bijnsstraat
  • Jan Luikenstraat
  • Bergerinksweg
  • Potgieterstraat
  • Roemer Visscherstraat
  • J.P. Heyestraat
  • Bilderdijkstraat
  • Melis Stokestraat
  • Wellekensstraat
  • Starterstraat
  • Zwavertsweg
  • Jacob van Maerlantstraat
  • Jacques Perkstraat
  • Coornhertstraat
  • Jan van der Nootstraat
  • Camphuysenstraat
  • Lucas Rotgansstraat

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
1,2 km
Hospital
5,0 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
1,4 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
1,1 km
Secondary school
2,0 km
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Lydia
Living alone · Terraced house
17-09-2025
reasonably good

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
195Single-person households
150Households without children
195Households 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
€24,300 P.A.average per resident30% below the national average
€30,000 P.A.average per income recipient29% below the national average
88%of the employed are in paid employment
12%of the employed are self-employed
59%
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
Zwavertshoek
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Groot Driene

Figures for the district Groot Driene due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
39 days ▼ 13,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
207
sales in the past year
129 m²
average living area
€155.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
14 days
average time listed · vs. last year
5
lettings in the past year
76 m²
average living area
€848
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)
Zwavertshoek
910
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Zwavertshoek
2.340
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Zwavertshoek

What kind of homes are there in Zwavertshoek?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 63% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (61%).

What do you pay for a house in Zwavertshoek?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zwavertshoek was listed for an average of €387,109 (€3,001 per m²).

What kind of people live in Zwavertshoek?

Buurt Zwavertshoek has 1,235 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

What is within walking distance in Zwavertshoek?

From Zwavertshoek you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 1.4 km, a primary school at 1.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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