Rent a Home in Wesselerbrink, Enschede

Wesselerbrink is Enschede's largest district, home to almost 17,000 people. The district was developed starting in 1964 in response to an acute housing shortage. Construction took place in several phases throughout the 1960s and 1970s, with the peak of the housing stock occurring between 1970 and 1980 (80% of all homes). Those considering renting a home in Wesselerbrink will find a functionally designed, spacious district that is structurally different from the city center or the garden cities.

Layout and Structure

The urban planning approach of Wesselerbrink is typical of the 1960s: attention to density, greenery, play areas, and traffic safety. Cars were concentrated on arterial roads, while inner areas were designed for residents. This concept still works, although the public space in some places is outdated.

The district consists of four sub-districts. Along the main roads and the district center are gallery flats from the early construction phases. These are high-rise buildings with shared galleries. In the north of the district, drive-in apartments were built, a building type that was briefly popular in the 1970s. The south has more low-rise housing with terraced houses and a more ground-based character.

Sub-districts

Wesselerbrink-Noord features drive-in apartments and relatively more low-rise buildings. The development is more compact than the south but less massive than the central gallery flats.

Wesselerbrink-Zuid is dominated by terraced houses. Gardens, smaller scale, more comparable to a classic post-war suburban extension. Those who prefer not to live in a flat should look in the south.

Central is where the high-rise buildings are concentrated along the main thoroughfares. Gallery flats with multiple floors, predominantly rental properties. Shops and amenities are concentrated in the central part of the district.

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Rental Market

57% of homes in Wesselerbrink are available for rent, which is an above-average share. 48% of all homes are owned by housing corporations, and 8% are owned by other landlords. The free-sector segment largely consists of former corporation homes and flats owned by private investors.

The gallery flats offer the most rental market supply. Apartments in these complexes are generally larger than studio apartments in the city center but less sought after than ground-bound homes. The price level is lower than in the City Center or Pathmos. Those looking to rent affordably in Enschede should also consider Wesselerbrink.

Accessibility

Wesselerbrink is located south of Enschede's city center. The city center is a ten to fifteen-minute bike ride away. Enschede Station can be reached in a similar amount of time. The A35 highway towards Almelo is accessible via the southern edge of the district. Parking in Wesselerbrink is more abundant than in the city center: the district was designed with parking space as an integral part of its structure.

Bus lines connect Wesselerbrink with Enschede city center. Public transport is available for those who cannot or prefer not to cycle.