Bovenhoek, Hengelo

Bovenhoek Part of the Hasseler Es district in Hengelo. Home to 2,085 residents. €331k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,085 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €331k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 7.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Hengelo Oost, 34 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: IKC 't Eimink, 717 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 964 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 70%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Bovenhoek safe?

Bovenhoek recorded 16 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 7.7 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 Bovenhoek?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Bovenhoek is €331k. Recent Hengelo sale prices average 21% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €401k.

What schools are in Bovenhoek?

The nearest primary school is IKC 't Eimink, 717 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Bovenhoek?

The nearest NS train station is Hengelo Oost, 34 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Nijverheid
  • Middelhoek
  • Weijinkshoek
  • Bartelinkshoek

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.