Living in 't Zwering
't Zwering is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 872 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 3,023 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 't Zwering
The average home value (WOZ) in 't Zwering is €433,000, which puts it at #10 of 65 neighborhoods in Enschede — 45% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Enschede's cheapest buurt averages €147,000 and its most expensive €860,000, so 't Zwering 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 €224,000 to €454,000, up 103% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 75% 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, 't Zwering is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (33% of its 2,000 residents), followed by over-65s at 23%. Households split into 23% singles and 38% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 34% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 4 large supermarkets within a kilometer; dining out means a short trip: only 3 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 12 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 3.5 km · library 0.6 km · 3 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 6 minutes on foot; 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 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 14-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.8 km away; households here average 1.2 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
Since 99% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in 't Zwering
Before you bid in 't Zwering: 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 't Zwering a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. 't Zwering suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €433,000 (45% above the Enschede median) and the neighborhood has 2,000 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in 't Zwering?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in 't Zwering, Enschede is €433,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is 't Zwering mostly owner-occupied or rental?
75% of homes in 't Zwering are owner-occupied and 25% are rentals, of which 20% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in 't Zwering rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in 't Zwering rose from €224,000 to €454,000 (+103%); 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 't Zwering?
99% of homes in 't Zwering were built before 2000 and 1% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from 't Zwering?
The average distance to a train station from 't Zwering is 3.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.8 km away on average.
Is 't Zwering an expensive part of Enschede?
Yes — average home values in 't Zwering are 45% above the Enschede median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is 't Zwering good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 38% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Enschede
Closest in price — worth a look if 't Zwering is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU01530207) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.