A semi-detached house on a busy road
Bornsestraat 16 is a semi-detached house from 1910, sitting on a busy road in a residential area in Hengelo. The asking price of €275,000 is 31% below the average asking price of €400,071 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side of the market. For context, [semi-detached houses in Hengelo]( /koopwoningen/hengelo/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/) are listed at an average of €3,762 per m², while this home comes in at €2,523 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a four-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 412 m³. The living area is listed at 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 66 m². The plot measures 115 m² according to both sources. There is a rear garden with an eastern orientation, reachable via the back alley, and a roof terrace. The home has partial double glazing, a central heating boiler, and is offered as full ownership. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
Life in Tichelwerk
Tichelwerk is a neighbourhood where 91.7% of homes were built before 1945, and about 29% of residents are 65 or older. Residents of the district give an average score of 7.54 based on seven reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is a tidy neighbourhood, nice houses and just very neat. Unfortunately, I do miss contact with neighbours." Another notes: "It's cosy here with the family, but there's no doing anything with the neighbours." A third resident is more critical, describing a street that was "once so beautiful" but now feels neglected. The neighbourhood has 14 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €239,000 to €598,000. [The Tichelwerk neighbourhood]( /buurt/tichelwerk-hengelo/) is very strongly urban, with an address density of 3,108 per km².
Amenities and transport
The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is a ten-minute walk away. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For schools, KBS de Wheele is the nearest primary school, and Het Twickel College Borne is the closest secondary school. Bus stops at Thiemsbrug and Iepweg are just around the corner, served by lines 11, 13, 51 and 65. The train station in Hengelo is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Hengelo]( /gemeente/hengelo/) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. According to public risk data at address level, the road traffic noise load is 64 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 34 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970 on sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hofstede & Kamp Makelaars Hengelo (NVM), Huispedia, and Funda. The listing has been active since 13 June 2026.
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About Bornsestraat 16, Hengelo
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Tichelwerk?
The asking price of €275,000 is 31% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €400,071. The median asking price in Tichelwerk is €412,500, with homes ranging from €239,000 to €598,000. Based on the agent's floor area of 109 m², the price per m² is €2,523, compared to the neighbourhood average of €3,762 per m².
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a four-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom across three floors. The living area is listed at 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 66 m². The plot measures 115 m². There is a rear garden with an eastern orientation, reachable via the back alley, and a roof terrace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on the home being built before 1970 on sand. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1910, which is a fact about its age rather than a diagnosis of its condition.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Public risk data at address level shows road traffic noise at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Thiemsbrug and Iepweg are nearby, served by lines 11, 13, 51 and 65. The train station in Hengelo is a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.54 based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "a tidy neighbourhood, nice houses and just very neat," though they miss contact with neighbours. Another says it's "cosy here with the family, but there's no doing anything with the neighbours." A third resident is more critical about maintenance and social issues.
How many homes are for sale in Tichelwerk?
There are currently 14 homes for sale in Tichelwerk, with asking prices ranging from €239,000 to €598,000. The average asking price is €400,071 and the median is €412,500. In the past period, 120 homes were sold at an average price of €361,975, taking an average of 32 days to sell.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The flood risk is low both now and in 2050, according to public climate data. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of water accumulation during intense rainfall. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not assessments of this specific property.
Is the home on a busy road?
Yes, the agent describes the setting as on a busy road and in a residential area. This is consistent with the road traffic noise data showing 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The home is a semi-detached house from 1910, and the agent lists it as a single-family home.
