Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis rental home on Helper Brink has a calm, leafy feel, with a generous 147 m² of living space spread across one floor. The apartment was built in 1920 and has an A energy label, so it's both characterful and efficient. At €614 per month, the rent is 49% below the neighbourhood average of €1,197, a keen price for the size. For context, apartments in Groningen average 70 m², so this one is 110% larger.
Helpman is a quiet, green part of Groningen with a mix of students and professionals. One resident describes it as 'mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community', and notes that contact with neighbours is limited. The area has a high proportion of single-person households (43%) and a young population, 37% are between 25 and 45. For more on the area, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Poiesz is a five-minute walk. For schools, Zernike College (secondary) is on your doorstep, and Joseph Haydn-School (primary) is a couple of streets away. The city centre is a 15-minute bike ride, which one resident finds a bit far. The municipality of Groningen offers plenty of green space nearby, with a park just a five-minute walk away. Read more about the municipality of Groningen.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Gruno Vastgoed B.V.
Details of this home
Helper Brink 28A, Groningen
Good · 1 resident
I have almost no contact with neighbours. There are three supermarkets within walking distance. Other amenities are also nearby. To get to the city centre, it's always a 15-minute bike ride, which is a shame.
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About Helper Brink 28A, Groningen
Yes, it's very keen. The average rent in Helpman is €1,197, and the median is €1,260. At €614, this apartment is 49% below the neighbourhood average. The floor area of 147 m² is also 110% larger than the typical 70 m² in the area, so you're getting exceptional value for the price.
Very convenient. Albert Heijn is just around the corner (198 m), and Poiesz is a five-minute walk (648 m). There are also Lidl and Jumbo within about a kilometre. For other amenities, a GP is 0.9 km away and a restaurant is 0.4 km away.
Zernike College (secondary) is on your doorstep at 64 m, and Joseph Haydn-School (primary) is a couple of streets away at 255 m. The Groningse Schoolvereniging (primary) is 451 m away, and Montessori Vaklyceum (secondary) is 806 m away.
The train station is 2.1 km from the apartment, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and heating costs are likely to be low. The property was built in 1920 but has been upgraded to a high standard.
Helpman recorded 236 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an urban area. The neighbourhood has a strong urban character (address density 3,364 per km²) and a mix of residents, which generally contributes to a lively but safe environment.
Currently, there are 5 rental apartments available in Helpman, with prices ranging from €616 to €1,800. The average rent per m² is €28.04, so this apartment at €4.18 per m² is significantly below market rate.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Helpman