De Laares, Enschede

De Laares Part of the Binnensingelgebied district in Enschede. Home to 2,405 residents. €364k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,405 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €364k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 23.3 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Enschede, 14 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool La Res, 238 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 472 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 53%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is De Laares safe?

De Laares recorded 56 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 23.3 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Enschede median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in De Laares?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in De Laares is €364k. Recent Enschede sale prices average 24% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €453k.

What schools are in De Laares?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool La Res, 238 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 7 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from De Laares?

The nearest NS train station is Enschede, 14 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Lasonder, Zeggelt
  • Helmerhoek-Zuid
  • Roombeek-Roomveldje
  • Eilermarke

All Enschede rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.