Living in Buurtschap Twekkelo
Buurtschap Twekkelo is quiet and low-density, and most of its 85 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 28 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Enschede is a university city near the German border with some of the lowest big-city prices in the country. The technical university sustains steady rental demand, and cross-border shopping in Gronau is a genuine local perk.
The housing market in Buurtschap Twekkelo
At €551,000 average WOZ value, Buurtschap Twekkelo ranks 7 out of 65 Enschede neighborhoods on price — 84% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Enschede's cheapest buurt averages €147,000 and its most expensive €860,000, so Buurtschap Twekkelo sits in the upper band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €363,000 to €570,000, up 57% — slower than the city as a whole (+100%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 62% owner-occupied against 38% rental. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Buurtschap Twekkelo is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (40% of its 180 residents), followed by over-65s at 24%. Households split into 29% singles and 34% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.3 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 3.2 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 37 min walk · GP 37 min · hospital 5.8 km · library 3.6 km · 1 cinema within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 36 minutes on foot; daycare is 3.1 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 12-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 13-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.4 km away; households here average 1.3 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
94% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Buurtschap Twekkelo
Before you bid in Buurtschap Twekkelo: in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buurtschap Twekkelo a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Buurtschap Twekkelo suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €551,000 (84% above the Enschede median) and the neighborhood has 180 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Buurtschap Twekkelo?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Buurtschap Twekkelo, Enschede is €551,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Buurtschap Twekkelo mostly owner-occupied or rental?
62% of homes in Buurtschap Twekkelo are owner-occupied and 38% are rentals.
Are house prices in Buurtschap Twekkelo rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Buurtschap Twekkelo rose from €363,000 to €570,000 (+57%); Enschede as a whole moved up 100% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Buurtschap Twekkelo?
94% of homes in Buurtschap Twekkelo were built before 2000 and 6% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Buurtschap Twekkelo?
The average distance to a train station from Buurtschap Twekkelo is 3.3 km; a large supermarket is 3.2 km away on average.
Is Buurtschap Twekkelo an expensive part of Enschede?
Yes — average home values in Buurtschap Twekkelo are 84% above the Enschede median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Buurtschap Twekkelo good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 3.0 km away. 34% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Enschede
Closest in price — worth a look if Buurtschap Twekkelo is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU01530908) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.