A spacious apartment in Helpman
This apartment on Helper Oostsingel 5414 sits in Helpman, a residential part of Groningen where the streets are lined with substantial homes and the city centre is a short ride away. Built in 2004, it is a modern home in a district that has plenty of character. With a living area of 170 m² according to the BAG registration, this is a large apartment, and the asking price of €895,000 reflects that. The price is 145% above the average asking price of €365,254 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it is the most expensive of the 35 homes on the market here. That puts it on the high side compared with the local market, though the size is exceptional too. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price and size.
What the listing tells us
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, there is no information about the home's energy performance. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood details are accurate. The apartment was built in 2004, which is a fact about its age, and the living area is 170 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published further details about the layout, outdoor space or installations.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a district where residents give their surroundings a solid 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp" (beautiful homes, good amenities, quiet, right in the city). Another describes it as "Nice little neighbourhood" and simply "Quiet". A third resident offers a more mixed view: "It's a fine neighbourhood, only in the evening when young people are around it's not safe, been shouted at and followed several times." These reviews cover the wider district of Helpman en omgeving rather than this specific street. The neighbourhood has around 6,165 residents, and a large share of households are single-person homes. The housing stock is mixed, with about half owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Poiesz just around the corner and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For school runs, Zernike College for secondary education is just around the corner, and Joseph Haydn-School for primary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Helperpark, and Service Apotheek Helpman is just around the corner. Public transport is close by: bus stops at v. Iddekingeweg and Thomsonstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 50, 51 and 418, and Groningen Europapark station is a five-minute walk away. The wider municipality of Groningen offers plenty more.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data gives an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific property. Road traffic noise is measured at 47 dB Lden, railway noise at 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 19 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 73% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970 and 2% showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Alfred.
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About Helper Oostsingel 5414, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Helpman?
The asking price of €895,000 is 145% above the average asking price of €365,254 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. It is the most expensive of the 35 homes on the market here. The living area of 170 m² is 77% larger than the neighbourhood average of 96 m², which helps explain the price level.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 170 m². The agent has not published a separate floor area figure. The price per square metre, based on the BAG area, is €5,265.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood details are accurate, but the energy performance of the home is not known.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 73% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 47 dB Lden, railway noise at 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 19 dB Lden. All three are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket at 419 metres, followed by Poiesz at 785 metres and Jumbo at 930 metres. There are 48 supermarkets within five kilometres, so grocery shopping is well covered in this part of Groningen.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Zernike College for secondary education is just around the corner at 196 metres, and Joseph Haydn-School for primary education is a five-minute walk at 393 metres. Groningse Schoolvereniging is also nearby at 543 metres. There are 67 schools within five kilometres.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus stops at v. Iddekingeweg and Thomsonstraat are both just around the corner, served by lines 50, 51 and 418. Groningen Europapark station is a five-minute walk away at 454 metres, and there is also a bus stop at Station Europapark with lines 2 and 8.
What do residents say about living in Helpman?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident praises the beautiful homes, good amenities and quiet setting close to the city. Another describes it as a nice, quiet neighbourhood. One review mentions feeling less safe in the evening when young people are around.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The flood risk is low, both currently and for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is an increased chance of surface water flooding during intense rainfall. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific home.
