De Meeuwen, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 74 m² apartment on De Brink sits in a quiet corner of De Meeuwen, a neighbourhood that feels both green and urban. With an A energy label, it's one of the most efficient homes in the area, running costs will be low. The asking price of €362,500 is in line with the market, where similar apartments in Groningen sell for around €418,000 on average.
De Meeuwen is a predominantly residential area built in the late 1980s, so the streets are tidy and the housing stock is modern. It's a neighbourhood with many singles and students, over half of households are one-person. The vibe is quiet but not sleepy: you're a ten-minute walk from the lively Oosterpoort district. One resident says: "It's peaceful but you're never far from the city buzz." The neighbourhood De Meeuwen has a park or public garden just around the corner, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and PLUS are a couple of streets away. There's a primary school (IKC Borgman Oosterpoort) within a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum are also close by. The municipality Groningen has excellent bike infrastructure, so most errands are a short ride away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
Details of this home
De Brink 178, Groningen
Data from De Meeuwen
Data from De Meeuwen
47 within 5 km
78 within 5 km
About De Brink 178, Groningen
The asking price of €362,500 is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €345,000 but below the average sold price of €417,967. Given the A energy label and modern build year (1988), it's priced competitively for the area.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. In De Meeuwen, 69% of homes have label A, so this apartment is among the best in the neighbourhood for energy performance. You can expect low heating and electricity costs.
Groningen's main train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride. That gives you direct connections to the rest of the Netherlands.
De Meeuwen has a young population: many residents are between 15 and 45. Over half of households are single-person, so it's a lively but not noisy area. The neighbourhood feels safe, with 61 reported crimes in the latest data.
The listing does not mention a garden or terrace. The apartment is 74 m², but outdoor space is not stated. You would need to check the floor plan or ask the agent.
With 74 m², it could be a two- or three-bedroom, but that's not confirmed. The agent's details would clarify the layout.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Meeuwen