Living in Roombeek-Roomveldje
Roombeek-Roomveldje is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (58% houses).
At 6,023 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Roombeek-Roomveldje
The average home value (WOZ) in Roombeek-Roomveldje is €363,000, which puts it at #24 of 66 neighborhoods in Enschede — 13% 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 Roombeek-Roomveldje sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €175,000 · 2016: €180,000 · 2017: €189,000 · 2018: €203,000 · 2019: €223,000 · 2020: €239,000 · 2021: €258,000 · 2022: €287,000 · 2023: €343,000 · 2024: €358,000 · 2025: €363,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €175,000 to €363,000, up 107% — faster 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: 47% owner-occupied against 52% rental, including 39% social housing. 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, Roombeek-Roomveldje is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (29% of its 4,365 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 27%. Households split into 47% singles and 28% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 44% of households are among the country's lower earners; average income per resident is €32,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 3 large supermarkets within a kilometer; there are about 13 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 13 min walk · GP 6 min · hospital 2.1 km · library 0.5 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: 4 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (3 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 8-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.1 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Before you bid in Roombeek-Roomveldje
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 Roombeek-Roomveldje a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Roombeek-Roomveldje has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €363,000 (13% pricier than most of Enschede) and the neighborhood has 4,365 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Roombeek-Roomveldje?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Roombeek-Roomveldje, Enschede is €363,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Roombeek-Roomveldje mostly owner-occupied or rental?
47% of homes in Roombeek-Roomveldje are owner-occupied and 52% are rentals, of which 39% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Roombeek-Roomveldje rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Roombeek-Roomveldje rose from €175,000 to €363,000 (+107%); 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 Roombeek-Roomveldje?
40% of homes in Roombeek-Roomveldje were built before 2000 and 60% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Roombeek-Roomveldje?
The average distance to a train station from Roombeek-Roomveldje is 1.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Roombeek-Roomveldje an expensive part of Enschede?
Yes — homes in Roombeek-Roomveldje cost about 13% more than in most of Enschede, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Roombeek-Roomveldje good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 28% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Roombeek-Roomveldje?
Roombeek-Roomveldje is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 44% of homes predate 1970. 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 Roombeek-Roomveldje is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU01530402) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.