A room on Espoortstraat
This rental room on Espoortstraat sits in De Bothoven, a neighbourhood in Enschede with a lively mix of ages and household types. 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 room itself. At €550 a month, the rent sits well below the average for rooms in Enschede, so it is keenly priced for the area.
De Bothoven
De Bothoven is a neighbourhood where many people live alone, and the streets have a mix of younger and older residents. One resident describes the area as "Mediocre. Very messy", adding that "poor contact with each other. People hardly talk anymore", a single review, so it reflects one person's experience. The neighbourhood has a high share of one-person households, which shapes the local rhythm. For a fuller picture, the De Bothoven neighbourhood page brings together more details.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For families, Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is on your doorstep, and Alfonsusschool is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a short distance, and the area sits within the municipality of Enschede, where shops and services are spread across the town.
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At the time of writing, the room is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Espoortstraat, Enschede
Is €550 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €550 a month is below the average for rooms in the neighbourhood, which sits around €490. It is also well under the average rent for all homes in De Bothoven, which is €971. Given the limited details in the listing, the price reflects the room's position in the market, and it is on the keen side compared with what is typically asked here.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Bothoven has a high proportion of one-person households, at 68%, and a mix of age groups, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. One resident review describes the area as "Mediocre. Very messy", noting that people hardly talk to each other. That is a single review, so it gives a limited view, but it does point to a quieter, less social street life.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 kilometres from the street. That is a walk of roughly fifteen to twenty minutes, or a short cycle. The listing does not mention specific bus lines, so the station is the main public transport option nearby.
What shops are nearby?
For daily groceries, Ekoplaza is about 477 metres away, Jumbo about 489 metres, and Albert Heijn about 546 metres. These are within a short walk, so picking up bread or essentials is straightforward. There are also more supermarkets within five kilometres, giving plenty of choice for bigger shops.
Are there schools close by?
Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is about 156 metres from the street, making it very close. Alfonsusschool is about 752 metres away, and De Kubus about 900 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.4 kilometres away, so it is a bit further but still reachable on foot or by bike.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
