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Indische buurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1896 apartment on the Eerste Hunzestraat is a typical piece of old Groningen: small, full of character and right in the thick of it. With 48 m² and a C label, it's a practical home for someone who values location over square metres. The asking price of €225,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average, partly because the flat itself is smaller than most in the area. For a sense of what's available, have a look at other apartments in Groningen.
The Indische buurt is a lively, diverse part of Oud-Noord with a strong urban feel, over 5,000 addresses per km². It's a young area: many residents are between 15 and 45, and most households are single-person. Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it a 'deprived neighbourhood' with low incomes, while others say it's 'very diverse, safe and easily accessible' and 'close to the centre but very quiet'. Based on ten reviews, the average score is 7.87. For more, see the neighbourhood Indische buurt.
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries you have a Jumbo and an Aldi just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There's a primary school (IKC Borgman Ebbinge) a five-minute walk off, and secondary schools like Gomarus College Magnolia are within the same distance. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Groningen keeps the city well connected.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Anderz Makelaar Groningen, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Eerste Hunzestraat 12, Groningen
Good · 10 residents
Old neighbourhood, generally low income.
Auto-translated to English by AII feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet.
Auto-translated to English by AII haven't lived here very long, but I'm especially a fan of the green surroundings and walking routes. I was also surprised that people from my block like to chat and know each other reasonably well. On the street I don't always feel very safe, because there are relatively many people with (visible) mental health and/or drug problems. Yet after living here for a short time, I noticed that I need to worry less than I thought and most people are very friendly here. I am less of a fan of the amenities here; only the Plus supermarket is in the neighbourhood, but that's not necessarily very affordable for everyone. Furthermore, there isn't much within walking distance. I also notice that, for example, on my street there is quite a lot of litter (now also a lot of old fireworks) and the gardens are generally not maintained. This could certainly be improved (:
Auto-translated to English by AInice park, close to the centre, two supermarkets nearby, also two hairdressers, community centre with many activities and cheap lunch/dinner around the corner. Second-hand clothing shop, flower shop and a few other shops, including two cafeterias, a pizza delivery, in short plenty of amenities. And also just over 5 minutes by bike from the centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave been living here for 5 years, very pleasant. Lots of nice people. Good for starters.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Indische buurt
Data from Indische buurt
49 within 5 km
78 within 5 km
About Eerste Hunzestraat 12, Groningen
The asking price is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €353,480, but the flat is also 46% smaller than the typical home in the Indische buurt. At €4,688 per m² (based on 48 m²), it's below the neighbourhood average of €5,571 per m². So the price is keen for what you get, especially given the central location.
The home has energy label C. That's a decent middle-of-the-road rating, not super efficient, but not a money pit either. In the Indische buurt, about 21% of homes have label C, while 38% have D or lower. You can expect reasonable heating costs, but it's worth checking the exact consumption figures with the agent.
The Indische buurt recorded 475 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. However, resident reviews are split: one calls it 'deprived' and gives a low score, while others describe it as 'safe and easily accessible' and 'very quiet'. It's a mixed picture, so visiting at different times of day is a good idea.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. With an address density of over 5,000 per km², you're in the heart of the city, so most amenities are within walking distance.
The flat was built in 1896, so it's part of the pre-war housing stock that makes up 85% of the neighbourhood. The energy label C suggests some modernisation has been done, but you should expect the quirks of an older home, high ceilings, thick walls, and possibly original features. The exact condition isn't described in the listing.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, literally on your doorstep. Residents mention 'lots of nature' and that the area is 'close to the centre but very quiet'. So despite the urban density, you have green space within a couple of minutes' walk.
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