Buying a home in Sleutelkamp, Enschede.
Sleutelkamp sits wedged between the quiet residential streets of Enschede's west side and the busier roads that feed the city centre—so you get the calm but aren't trapped. The homes here are mostly '60s and '70s builds, solid brick houses with decent gardens, the kind of place where families have stayed put for decades. Your neighbours tend to be workers and pensioners who've built something and stayed; you'll notice the regular faces at the local Albert Heijn. It's a short bike ride to the Twentekanaal if you need green space, and the tram gets you into town in ten minutes.
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What to consider when buying in Sleutelkamp
Pros:
- Short walk to Roombeek station (train direct to Arnhem, Zutphen); cycling to Enschede Centraal is straightforward
- Mixed housing stock (smaller social rentals, older owner-occupied homes, some newer builds) means prices less inflated than central Enschede
- Bakkerij de Watertuin and local shops on Roombeekstraat; reasonable grocery access without going far
- Quiet residential feel; far fewer tourists or centre-district foot traffic than De Wijk or Tumulus
Cons:
- Built-up streetscape—limited sightlines to actual green space from most addresses; Roombeekpark exists but doesn't dominate the neighborhood
- Roombeekstraat can feel grey and car-heavy during commute hours
- No large employer or cultural draw within walking distance; job centre is across town
- Some streets lack proper cycling infrastructure; mixing with car traffic on narrow routes
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Enschede
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 56.30
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 704
- Residential burglary
- 42
- Theft
- 139
- Violence and threats
- 42
- Vandalism and public order
- 79
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Enschede
When comparing homes in Enschede, consider which ones fit your needs and check practical details such as living area, layout and condition. Looking at these details can help you decide which listings to shortlist.
Asking prices and sale prices in Enschede
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The wider housing market in Enschede
Buying a home in Enschede? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €301,000. When comparing homes, look at living area and condition alongside similar properties.
Updated: September 2026