Horstlanden-Stadsweide, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis room on Blekerstraat sits in a lively part of Enschede, where the city's energy is right on your doorstep. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €655 per month, the rent is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €1,183, which makes it a keen option for a room in this area. For more context, you can compare with other rooms in Enschede.
Horstlanden-Stadsweide is a quiet neighbourhood within walking distance of the centre, according to one resident. They describe it as a place where you hardly notice the hustle and bustle of the city, though there are some "city sounds" from the nearby hospital, such as a helicopter, which you get used to. The same resident calls it a "nice, easy-going mixed neighbourhood with many different age groups." This is based on a single review, so it's one person's perspective. The area has a mix of housing, with many single-person households and a young population, reflecting its central, urban character. For more on the area, see the Horstlanden-Stadsweide neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, you have an Aldi just around the corner and a Lidl a couple of streets away, with an AH to go and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, the Openbare Basisschool Prinseschool is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within a short stroll. The city centre is close by, so grabbing a bite or meeting friends is easy. The municipality of Enschede offers a range of amenities and services, making it a practical base. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Enschede.
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About Blekerstraat, Enschede
The rent is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €1,183 for rental properties. However, this is a room, and the average for rooms in the area is €485, so the price is above that. The listing does not state the floor area, so it's hard to compare directly. The price seems reasonable for a central location, but without more details, it's difficult to say definitively.
Horstlanden-Stadsweide is described by one resident as a quiet neighbourhood within walking distance of the centre. They mention you hardly notice the city's hustle and bustle, though there are some sounds from the nearby hospital, like a helicopter, which you get used to. It's a mixed area with many different age groups, and the resident gives it a score of 7.5 out of 10.
There's an Aldi about 241 metres away and a Lidl at 434 metres, so both are within a short walk. An AH to go is at 782 metres, and a Jumbo at 797 metres. For a quick shop, the Aldi and Lidl are the most convenient options.
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Prinseschool, about 348 metres away. Other primary schools within a kilometre include Openbare Basisschool De Spinner, Basisschool Sint Jan, Christelijke basisschool de Bron, and Al Ummah. For secondary education, the nearest is about 1.7 km away.
The train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. The central location makes it easy to get around the city on foot or by bike.
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their website.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Quiet neighbourhood within walking distance of the centre. You hardly notice the hustle and bustle of the city. There are some “city sounds” from the nearby hospital (helicopter), but you definitely get used to it. Furthermore, a nice, easy-going mixed neighbourhood with many different age groups.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €420,200 | €387,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,723 | – |
| Rent price | €1,183 p/m | €1,050 p/m |
How residents experience their district
It's a nice neighbourhood with plenty of amenities, there are many different family compositions and the residents are approachable and pleasant to interact with. However, in my immediate vicinity there is crime such as theft (bicycles/scooters/items) and (car) break-ins. It's a fairly green neighbourhood close to Volkspark, which is of course pleasant, but it could also use some improvement in aesthetics. In my immediate area, street hygiene could certainly be improved, especially the amount of litter on the streets. Overall, the neighbourhood is easily accessible, but to get to places more central in the district you usually have to take a detour.
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for over 2 years now. Above a shop (our own shop). The neighbourhood is very friendly and tidy. Many new buildings are being built for students and first-time buyers! Everything is very close by, which is super convenient. There are many rubbish bins and also racks for deposit bottles. Great neighbourhood!!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have a shop in the city centre... 83 years in the family. Over the years, the inner city has changed a lot! And not for the better. Demolition of beautiful buildings, many empty shop premises where unfortunately only the so-called "fortune seekers" often settle. The result is that they are empty again after a while! It is often made difficult for shopkeepers because of all the rules from the municipality. Rules thought up by gentlemen somewhere in a warm office who don't even seem to know the whole situation in the city themselves. Streets are closed, the car park in our neighbourhood closed, and that, as they say, for a higher purpose! No, it is certainly not a pleasure to be a small independent business in a city like Enschede where there is only room for large worthless chains like Primark, Sissy Boy XL and Action. No more appreciation for a decent butcher, fish or fruit shop. Very unfortunate but that is the reality in Enschede.
Auto-translated to English by AIPoor contact with each other. People hardly talk anymore
Auto-translated to English by AII have always felt at home here. From the moment I was born, I already screamed “Het Zeggelt, that's where I feel at home!”. Every morning when I wake up here, I bring cookies to all the residents of our street. Often no one opens the door, but then I just throw them over the fence.
Auto-translated to English by AIwould rather live somewhere else
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a safe neighbourhood, where a lot of diverse people live. That can sometimes clash a bit and because of that, in my opinion, there isn't really a sense of community. The neighbourhood is also very close to the city, which makes it very accessible and close to everything, but apart from a few trees and grassy patches, there is no nature.
Auto-translated to English by AIEnschede is not really my place to live. There are a lot of junkies, people really live for themselves and there is no social cohesion. The house is easily accessible by public transport, as it is a 7-minute walk from the station. However, if you drive into the city centre by car, you can only do so between 7 and 11 o'clock. If you have your own car, you can't park it anywhere; it can be a 20-minute walk. School is very close, you have the UT, ROC van Twente and Saxion. Living in the city centre is convenient because everything is close by in terms of shops. There is also a lot of crime in the neighbourhood, young people walking around with weapons (apparently) and many junkies arguing over money and drugs. The houses in the centre are old and poorly insulated; you pay an arm and a leg for rent and gas, water, electricity. There is little greenery, although there is the city park.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €422,118 | €383,068 |
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| Sale per m² | €3,669 | – |
| Rent price | €1,268 p/m | €1,350 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Good, nothing more, safe house
Auto-translated to English by AINice, neat and quiet neighbourhood. Lots of greenery, few high-rise buildings, which I really like. We ourselves live in an apartment where we feel at home. The neighbours in our apartment are all older Enschede residents and Glanerbrug residents. Nice complex to live in. The view from our apartment is beautiful, lots of greenery, and you can easily walk into the countryside. However, the shops, apart from a few, are further away. I personally find that a disadvantage. You really need transport if you want to go somewhere. Not everyone can cycle or has a car. I feel safe here; in the 6 years I've lived here, I personally haven't experienced anything that could give an unsafe feeling. You also don't see groups of young people hanging around here.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a tidy neighbourhood but there are a few people who pick fights and have constant issues with the enforcement, which puts the neighbourhood in a bad light. Other than that, it's not extremely clean because there's a lot of dog poo.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere are many problem youths in this neighbourhood. Probably because of people with lower incomes.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice living in this neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIIt used to be nice and cosy. Now all kinds of people move in whom you still don't know after 2 years. Few amenities, nothing to do here. Nature is being destroyed by rich stickers who want to build a house.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not a nice neighbourhood to live in, junkies are on every corner and everything gets stolen.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood with plenty of amenities, there are many different family compositions and the residents are approachable and pleasant to interact with. However, in my immediate vicinity there is crime such as theft (bicycles/scooters/items) and (car) break-ins. It's a fairly green neighbourhood close to Volkspark, which is of course pleasant, but it could also use some improvement in aesthetics. In my immediate area, street hygiene could certainly be improved, especially the amount of litter on the streets. Overall, the neighbourhood is easily accessible, but to get to places more central in the district you usually have to take a detour.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €432,988 | €389,267 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,469 | – |
| Rent price | €1,307 p/m | €1,316 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Blekerstraat, Enschede
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