Helmerhoek-Zuid, Enschede

Helmerhoek-Zuid Part of the Enschede-Zuid district in Enschede. Home to 3,905 residents. €308k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 3,905 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €308k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
  • Composite grade: A
  • Crime rate: 13.1 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest primary school: HelmerWijs, 285 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 396 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 71%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Helmerhoek-Zuid safe?

Helmerhoek-Zuid recorded 51 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 13.1 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 Helmerhoek-Zuid?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Helmerhoek-Zuid is €308k. Recent Enschede sale prices average 24% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €383k.

What schools are in Helmerhoek-Zuid?

The nearest primary school is HelmerWijs, 285 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Lasonder, Zeggelt
  • De Laares
  • Eilermarke
  • Oikos

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.