Helper Oostsingel 54-14
Helpman, Groningen
AreaA spacious apartment in Helpman, Groningen
This apartment on Helper Oostsingel is a rare find in Helpman: 170 m² of living space, built in 2004 and with energy label B. The home is priced at €895,000, which is 148% above the neighbourhood average of €360,805, making it the most expensive of the 41 homes currently for sale in the area. For context, apartments in Groningen of this size are scarce, and the price reflects the generous floor area (81% larger than the buurt average of 94 m²).
The neighbourhood: Helpman
Helpman is a lively, urban neighbourhood with over 6,000 residents. It scores a 7.13 out of 10 from one resident, who says: "Mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community." The same resident notes: "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." The area has a high density of addresses (3,364 per km²) and is classified as very strongly urban. Many households are single-person (2,675), and the average household size is 1.5. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Helpman.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Poiesz and Jumbo a couple of streets away. There are several schools nearby: Zernike College for secondary education is a couple of streets away, and Joseph Haydn-School for primary education is just around the corner. A park or garden is a five-minute walk away, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. The municipality Groningen offers a wide range of amenities within easy reach.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed via ALFRED+ | Groningen-Amsterdam | Quality Realtors and also appears on Funda.
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About Helper Oostsingel 54-14, Groningen
Is €895,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €895,000 is 148% above the neighbourhood average of €360,805, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in Helpman. However, the apartment is also 81% larger than the average (170 m² vs 94 m²) and was built in 2004 with energy label B. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and modern construction compared to other homes in the area.
How does this apartment compare to others in Helpman?
With 170 m², this apartment is significantly larger than the neighbourhood average of 94 m². The price per square metre works out at about €5,265, which is above the average of €3,895 per m². The home is also newer (2004) than most in Helpman, where 50% of homes were built before 1945. Energy label B is better than average too, only 26.6% of homes in the buurt have label A or better.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
In the most recent data, Helpman recorded 236 total crimes. With over 6,000 residents, that works out to roughly 38 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants. The neighbourhood is considered very strongly urban (address density 3,364 per km²), which often correlates with higher crime rates, but the figure is not exceptionally high for a city neighbourhood.
How far is the city centre?
The train station is 2.1 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. One resident mentioned that getting to the city centre takes a 15-minute bike ride, which they found a bit far. The neighbourhood itself has many amenities within walking distance, including supermarkets, schools, and restaurants.
What schools are near this apartment?
Zernike College for secondary education is just 196 m away, and Joseph Haydn-School for primary education is 393 m away. The Groningse Schoolvereniging (primary) is 543 m away, and Gomarus College (secondary) is 816 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How many homes are for sale in Helpman right now?
There are currently 41 homes for sale in Helpman, with prices ranging from €235,000 to €895,000. The average asking price is €360,805, and the median is €339,500. This apartment is the most expensive on the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In Helpman, 13.3% of homes have label A or A+, 13.3% have label B, and 37.8% have label C.
