A Room on Laaresstraat
This rental room sits on Laaresstraat in the Enschede neighbourhood of De Laares, a lively area close to the city centre. 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 €724 per month, the rent sits above the average for rooms in Enschede, which is around €598, so it is on the high side. For context, rooms in Enschede give you a sense of what else is available in the city.
The De Laares Neighbourhood
De Laares is a mixed, central neighbourhood with a real community feel. Around 2,440 people live here, with a fairly even spread of ages: about 30% are between 25 and 45, and 20% are under 15. Nearly half of households are single people, which fits a room rental well. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 53% of homes owned rather than rented. There are no resident reviews for this area yet, so the picture here comes from the data. The De Laares neighbourhood has a local supermarket and a GP surgery within a short walk, and the city centre is not far.
Life on the Street
Laaresstraat itself is a typical residential street in this part of Enschede, with everyday essentials close by. For groceries, you have Ekoplaza about 450 metres away, a Jumbo and an Aldi within about 600 metres, and a SPAR. For families, there are several primary schools nearby, including Openbare Basisschool La Res and Openbare Basisschool Het Zeggelt Montessori-School at just over 550 metres. The nearest secondary school is about a kilometre away, and the train station is 1.2 kilometres from the street. The municipality of Enschede offers a good range of services and connections across the city.
Source
At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Direct Wonen, and the agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Laaresstraat, Enschede
Why is the rent higher than the average for rooms in Enschede?
The rent for this room is €724 per month, while the average for rooms in Enschede is around €598. That puts it on the high side, but the listing does not state the floor area or any details about the room itself, so it is hard to say exactly what you are getting for the extra cost. The location in De Laares, close to the centre, may be part of the reason.
What is the neighbourhood like for a student or young professional?
De Laares is a central neighbourhood with a mix of ages, but a large share of single-person households, which suits a room rental. It is close to the city centre and has a supermarket and GP surgery within walking distance. The train station is 1.2 kilometres away, so commuting is straightforward. There are no resident reviews available yet, so the impression comes from the data.
How far is it to the nearest supermarket and school?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza at about 450 metres, with a Jumbo and Aldi around 600 metres away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool La Res is 400 metres from the street, and several other primary schools are within a kilometre. The nearest secondary school is about 1 kilometre away, and the train station is 1.2 kilometres from the property.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their website. As a result, the exact location and some neighbourhood figures may differ from the actual home.
Is this room part of social housing?
No, this room is not social housing. It is listed as a regular rental room on the private market. The rent of €724 per month is above the average for rooms in Enschede, which is around €598, so it is not subject to social housing rent limits.
