A compact studio in the heart of Hengelo
This studio on the second floor of a 1959 portiekflat sits right in the centre of Hengelo, on the edge of the Berflo Es Noord neighbourhood. It was a compact home, with a living area of 41 m² according to the agent, and the last known asking price of €215,000 was on the high side compared with the average for studios in Hengelo. The home was offered for sale with full ownership and a monthly HOA fee of €99.71. This home has not been online since 28 September 2026.
What the home offers
The studio has one room, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent described the home as fully insulated with HR glazing, heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. There is a balcony, and the property is located on the second living floor. The volume is 173 m³. According to the BAG registration the living area was 43 m², while the agent listed 41 m².
Life in Berflo Es Noord
Berflo Es Noord is a compact neighbourhood with around 3,500 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.75, based on three reviews. One resident says: "The location and accessibility are very nice. Close to the centre and station." Another notes: "There's quite a lot of litter everywhere, especially at and around the collection points." The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 43% owner-occupied homes. For more context, see the Berflo Es Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl is just around the corner, with an Aldi, Jumbo and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Poort van Borne, and Apotheek de Vries is a five-minute walk. The bus stop Hengelo, Centraal Station is on your doorstep with lines 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 51, 53, 65 and 810, and Hengelo train station is a five-minute walk. Schools are a bit further out, with KBS de Wheele about a ten-minute drive. The municipality of Hengelo offers more on the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €191,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 13% above that value. The WOZ value had risen from €22,000 in 2024 to €191,000 in 2025. As for the address, the road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, above the norm, while railway and industrial noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil is sand. For pluvial flooding and flood risk, the indication is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Thoma Post Makelaars Hengelo and Thoma Post Makelaars Hengelo on Funda.
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About Gieskesstraat 43K, Hengelo
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €215,000 was 13% above the WOZ value of €191,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The WOZ value had increased from €22,000 in 2024 to €191,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this studio?
The studio has one room, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent listed the living area as 41 m², while the BAG registration stated 43 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the second living floor of a portiekflat built in 1959.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent described the home as fully insulated with HR glazing, heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. An efficient label generally meant lower energy costs, though actual costs depend on usage.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1959, which is a fact about its construction year.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements inside the home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The pluvial flooding indication is medium, and the flood risk is also medium, both for the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A Lidl is just around the corner, with an Aldi, Jumbo and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Apotheek de Vries is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Poort van Borne. The bus stop Hengelo, Centraal Station is on your doorstep with multiple bus lines.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The bus stop Hengelo, Centraal Station is on your doorstep with lines 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 51, 53, 65 and 810. Hengelo train station is a five-minute walk away. The bus stop Hengelo, De Brink is also within walking distance with lines 11, 13, 14, 51 and 65.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.75, based on three reviews. One resident says: "The location and accessibility are very nice. Close to the centre and station." Another mentions: "There's quite a lot of litter everywhere, especially at and around the collection points." These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
How did the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €215,000 was 33% below the average asking price of €319,361 in the neighbourhood. The living area of 41 m² is 56% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 94 m². The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,751, while this home was listed at €5,244 per m².
