Binnenstad-West, Hengelo

Binnenstad-West Part of the Binnenstad district in Hengelo. Home to 940 residents. €249k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 940 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €249k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 117 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Hengelo, 7 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Expeditiewijz, 294 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 175 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 38%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Binnenstad-West safe?

Binnenstad-West recorded 110 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 117 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Hengelo median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Binnenstad-West?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Binnenstad-West is €249k. Recent Hengelo sale prices average 21% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €302k.

What schools are in Binnenstad-West?

The nearest primary school is Expeditiewijz, 294 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Binnenstad-West?

The nearest NS train station is Hengelo, 7 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • 't Wilbert
  • Bruninkshoek
  • Weidedorp
  • Tuindorp-Zuid

All Hengelo 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.