Buying a home in Buurtschap Usselo, Enschede.
Usselo is a quiet corner of eastern Enschede where you'll find mostly detached and semi-detached homes on spacious plots—the kind of neighbourhood where you actually know your neighbours. It's close enough to Enschede's centre for convenience, but far enough away that you're not hearing traffic from the ring road. The Twentekanaal runs through here, and locals cycle to the city or head out towards the countryside without thinking twice. If you want suburban calm without feeling cut off, this is it.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buurtschap Usselo
Pros:
- Direct access to Grolsch brewery area and De Eschmarke recreational park for weekend walks
- Close to Enschede Central Station (15 minutes by bike), with trains to Arnhem, Utrecht, and Amsterdam
- Quieter residential setting compared to central Enschede, with detached and semi-detached homes on larger plots
- Local schools (OBS De Dolfijn, CSG Bondgenost) within cycling distance for families
Cons:
- Car-dependent for daily errands; limited local shops means regular trips to Enschede city center
- Few restaurants or cafés within walking distance; limited nightlife compared to nearby Enschede neighborhoods
- Lower walkability score—scattered housing layout requires planning for groceries and services
- Industrial/commercial zoning nearby (former factories, logistics) can feel disconnected from residential character
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Enschede
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 47.87
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 494
- Residential burglary
- 23
- Theft
- 80
- Violence and threats
- 22
- Vandalism and public order
- 40
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Enschede
Choose homes in Enschede that match your needs and budget. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and consider whether the home suits your daily routine.
Asking prices and sale prices in Enschede
Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Enschede. Use the area's median selling price as context, not as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Enschede
Buying a home in Enschede? The median sale price was around € 330,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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