Living in De Leuriks
De Leuriks is quiet and low-density, and most of its 38 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 363 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 De Leuriks
The average home value (WOZ) in De Leuriks is €964,000, which puts it at #1 of 66 neighborhoods in Enschede — 200% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Enschede's cheapest buurt averages €157,000 and its priciest €964,000, so De Leuriks sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
With 87% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, De Leuriks is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (32% of its 145 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 23%. 51% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.8 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 11 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 23 min walk · GP 26 min · hospital 3.2 km · library 3.1 km · 2 cinemas 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 11 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.7 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 12-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.1 km away.
Before you bid in De Leuriks
Before you bid in De Leuriks: 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. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 De Leuriks a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. De Leuriks suits families with children and 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 €964,000 (200% pricier than most of Enschede) and the neighborhood has 145 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in De Leuriks?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in De Leuriks, Enschede is €964,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is De Leuriks mostly owner-occupied or rental?
87% of homes in De Leuriks are owner-occupied and 13% are rentals.
How old are the homes in De Leuriks?
37% of homes in De Leuriks were built before 2000 and 63% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from De Leuriks?
The average distance to a train station from De Leuriks is 2.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.9 km away on average.
Is De Leuriks an expensive part of Enschede?
Yes — homes in De Leuriks cost about 200% more than in most of Enschede, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is De Leuriks good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.9 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 51% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in De Leuriks?
De Leuriks is not in a designated foundation attention area. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Enschede
Closest in price — worth a look if De Leuriks is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU01530106) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.