Grou, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Halbertsma's Plein sits in the heart of Grou, a lively village in the municipality of Leeuwarden. With 85 m² of living space, it's a compact home that feels cosy and manageable. The price of €349,000 is in line with the market, the median in the neighbourhood is €335,000, and the average price per m² is €3,682. For a sense of how this compares to other apartments in Leeuwarden, the listing is keenly positioned.
Grou is a village with around 5,500 residents, where the atmosphere is a mix of long-term locals and newer arrivals. One resident who has lived here for 55 years says: "Was very good but nowadays it's going downhill due to various moves of some addresses and replaced by people who, partly due to drug use, make a mess of it, it's not getting any better." That's a single review, so it's one perspective. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a good number of families and older residents. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area feels moderately urban, not too busy, but with everything you need.
Your daily routine here is straightforward. For bread and groceries, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Lidl and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip, both about a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Sevenwolden Grou is also a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leeuwarden offers a wider range of amenities, but Grou itself is well-equipped.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hooghiemster Makelaars and Funda.
Details of this home
Halbertsma's Plein 2, Grou
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
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About Halbertsma's Plein 2, Grou
The asking price of €349,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €335,000, but below the average sold price of €408,352. Given that the apartment is 85 m², 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 126 m², the price per m² works out to about €4,106, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,682. So it's on the high side for its size, but the location in central Grou may justify it.
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient, not the best, but not the worst either. You can expect moderate energy bills. In the neighbourhood, 36.7% of homes have label C, and 33.3% have D or lower, so this is a typical rating for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. That makes it easy to reach Leeuwarden or other destinations without a car.
Based on one review, a long-term resident notes that the area has changed over the years, with some new residents causing issues. However, with only one review, it's hard to generalise. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages and household types, so you'll find a diverse community.
Yes, there are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip. For secondary education, Sevenwolden Grou is also about a ten-minute walk away. So it's a convenient location for families with school-age children.
Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner (220 m), and Lidl and Jumbo are within a five- to ten-minute walk. That covers your daily groceries easily. There are also restaurants and a library within walking distance.
Grou is a village with a moderate level of urbanity (score 4 out of 5, with 1 being most urban). The address density is 791 addresses per km², so it's not too busy. However, being on a square (Plein) might mean some activity. The resident review mentions some issues, but overall it's a typical residential area.
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