Woolde, Hengelo
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Swammerdamstraat sits in a quiet part of Hengelo, with a large 312 m² plot and 147 m² of living space. Built in 1971, it has an energy label D, so some modernisation may be on the cards. At €489,000, the asking price is 71% above the neighbourhood average of €286,125, which is a significant premium, but then the floor area is 81% larger than the typical home in Woolde. For context, semi-detached houses in Hengelo are a sought-after type here.
Woolde is a leafy residential area with a mix of older and newer homes. Around 68% of the housing stock is single-family, and 68% is owner-occupied. The population is fairly evenly spread across age groups, with a notable share of over-65s (25%) and 45-65 year olds (29%). The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 2,144 per km²) yet remains calm. No resident reviews are available for this area, but the figures suggest a settled community. The municipality of Hengelo oversees this well-established part of town.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are within easy reach: KBS de Wheele is a five-minute walk, and several others are within a couple of kilometres. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. A GP practice is also just around the corner.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Leverink + Assen Resultaatmakelaars.
Details of this home
Swammerdamstraat 8, Hengelo
Data from Woolde
Data from Woolde
32 within 5 km
8 within 5 km
About Swammerdamstraat 8, Hengelo
The asking price is 71% above the neighbourhood average of €286,125, but the home is also 81% larger than the typical 81 m² property in Woolde. Recent sales in the area averaged €265,212 over 41 days on the market. Given the size and plot, the price is on the high side compared to local averages, but it reflects the extra space.
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range rating, it means the property is not particularly efficient, so heating costs will be moderate. In Woolde, 50% of homes have label D or lower, while 25% have A and 25% have A+. You may want to consider improvements to reduce energy bills.
The plot measures 312 m². The listing does not specify whether there is a garden, but the plot size is generous for a semi-detached house in this area. The average floor area in the neighbourhood is 81 m², so this home offers significantly more indoor and outdoor space.
Woolde is a residential area with a mix of ages and a strong sense of community. It has a high proportion of single-family homes (68%) and owner-occupied properties (68%). The area is well served by shops and schools, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. It's a quiet, green part of Hengelo.
The train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to nearby cities.
Primary schools within walking distance include KBS de Wheele (800 m) and Beekpark (3.8 km). For secondary education, Het Twickel College Borne is 3.2 km away. Several other schools are within 5 km.
Yes, Jumbo is 665 m away, PLUS is 834 m, and Albert Heijn is 1 km. Aldi is also within 1.2 km. Daily shopping is easily done on foot or by bike.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Woolde