Mekkelholt, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Fazantstraat offers a compact, self-contained living space in a lively part of Enschede. At 43 m² it is a practical home for a single person. The rent of €617 is very keen compared to the average rental price in the neighbourhood, which sits at €2,650. For context, this is one of the few studios available for rent in the area, most rental homes here are larger and more expensive. You can compare it with other studios in Enschede.
Mekkelholt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of flats and terraced houses. It has a young population: many residents are between 25 and 45, and there are plenty of singles. The area feels busy and central, with an address density of over 2,500 addresses per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a diverse community with a good number of families and older residents too. You can read more about the Mekkelholt neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have a Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Dirk all within a five-minute walk. Lidl is also close by. Schools are nearby: Het Stedelijk ISK is just around the corner, and there are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a 1.7 km walk, so you can reach the city centre or further afield without a car. The neighbourhood also has a park and a restaurant just a couple of streets away. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Enschede.
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Details of this home
Fazantstraat 239, Enschede
Data from Mekkelholt
Data from Mekkelholt
34 within 5 km
67 within 5 km
About Fazantstraat 239, Enschede
Yes, €617 is very competitive. The average rental price in Mekkelholt is €2,650, but that figure is based on larger homes. For a 43 m² studio, this rent is well below the neighbourhood median and reflects the social housing status of the property.
The energy label is C. That means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but it is not the most modern. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage.
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo and Albert Heijn, both about 400 metres away, a five-minute walk. Dirk is also at 412 metres, and Lidl is 513 metres. So daily shopping is very convenient.
Mekkelholt recorded 101 total crimes in the latest data, which for a neighbourhood of about 2,765 residents is moderate. It is a typical urban area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.
The train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That gives you direct connections to the rest of Enschede and beyond.
There are several schools within walking distance. Het Stedelijk ISK (secondary) is just 183 metres away, and Het Stedelijk Kottenpark (secondary) is 483 metres. For primary education, CBS Anna van Buren and Openbare Basisschool Roombeek are both about 500 metres away.
Yes, this is a social housing rental. That means the rent is regulated and eligibility criteria apply, such as income limits. The low rent of €617 reflects this status.
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