Hordel

City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Overview

Hordel is a tranquil suburban district of Bochum, in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia. Known for its coal mining heritage and green residential quarters, this small community is an ideal base for exploring the Ruhr region's industrial history and local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
3,252
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.50°, 7.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,842
Local Cost
$1,049
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-16.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
842 mm
Internet Speed
143 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
5
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
238.0
Airport
ESS
Distance
20 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.