A pre-war semi-detached home in Hengelo
Bornsestraat 164 is a semi-detached house from 1941, sitting in the 't Wilbert neighbourhood of Hengelo. The asking price of €399,000 is on the high side compared with the average of €415,429 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the median asking price there is €385,000. With a living area of 100 m² according to the agent, the price per square metre comes to €3,990, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,318 per m². For context, semi-detached houses in Hengelo are listed at various price points.
The home itself
The house has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 353 m³. The agent lists the living area as 100 m², while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot measures 174 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration. The energy label is D, which means the home is not among the most efficient, so expect moderate energy costs.
Life in 't Wilbert
Residents of the 't Wilbert neighbourhood give their area an average score of 6.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Just cosy. It's cosy here with the family, but there's no doing anything with the neighbours." Another resident notes: "Living there is quite fine because living close to the city is within walking distance." A third review is more critical, mentioning that the neighbourhood is "not well maintained by the municipality" and that "the rubbish situation" could be improved. The neighbourhood has around 2,910 inhabitants, and about 55% of the homes are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Aldi and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, KBS de Wheele, is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest secondary school, Het Twickel College Borne, is also within walking distance. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk de Poort van Borne, is a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy Apotheek Dutmer is just around the corner. Bus stop 't Wilbert West, served by line 51, is on your doorstep, and Hengelo train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Hengelo offers these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, while railway noise is 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is classified as "other". For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Jonkers, meer dan geWOON een makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Bornsestraat 164, Hengelo
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €399,000 is above the median asking price of €385,000 for homes currently for sale in 't Wilbert, but below the average of €415,429. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 100 m², is €3,990, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,318 per m². These figures come from the current listings in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 353 m³. The agent lists the living area as 100 m², while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot measures 174 m² according to both sources.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this home. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise at this address is 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The home was built in 1941, before 1970, and the soil type is classified as "other". This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific property, so it does not replace a structural survey.
What are the climate risks for this location?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is low, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Aldi and Albert Heijn, both about 650 metres away, and Jumbo at about 830 metres. These are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient. There are also several other supermarkets within a few kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is KBS de Wheele, about 2.6 km away, and the nearest secondary school is Het Twickel College Borne, also about 2.6 km away. Both are within walking distance, though a bit further than the immediate surroundings. There are eight schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is 't Wilbert West, about 200 metres away, served by line 51. Another stop, Slachthuisweg, is about 330 metres away, also on line 51. Hengelo train station is about 1.3 km away, reachable on foot in about ten minutes.
What do residents say about living in 't Wilbert?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.92, based on three reviews. One resident says it is "cosy" with family, but notes limited interaction with neighbours. Another appreciates the proximity to the city centre. A third review is critical of maintenance and the rubbish situation. These are personal opinions from a small number of residents.





