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Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Helper Weststraat sits in a leafy part of Helpman, a stone's throw from the Stadspark. At 74 m² it's a compact two-bedroom home with an energy label D, not the most efficient, but the asking price of €289,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €360,805. For context, that's 20% below the average, and it's also noticeably cheaper than many apartments in Groningen.
Helpman is a calm, residential area just south of the city centre. With 6,165 residents, it's a mix of students, young professionals and older households, many live alone (43% of households are single-person). The one review of the neighbourhood sums it up: "Mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community." The same resident notes that supermarkets and other amenities are within walking distance, but the city centre is a 15-minute bike ride away. The neighbourhood Helpman has a strong urban feel (address density 3,364 per km²) yet the nearby park and plantsoen (500 m away) offer green space.
For groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Lidl and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Schools are also close: the Gomarus College (havo/vwo) is a five-minute walk, and the Montessori Vaklyceum is similarly near. The municipality Groningen has a well-connected bus network, and the main train station is about 2 km away, a 25-minute walk or short cycle.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via RJ Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Helper Weststraat 2A, 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 Weststraat 2A, Groningen
The asking price is 20% below the average asking price in Helpman (€360,805) and also below the median (€339,500). Given the 74 m² floor area and energy label D, it's priced keenly compared to other apartments in the neighbourhood. However, the home is from 1940 and has an older energy label, so factor in potential heating costs.
Helpman is a quiet, green residential area with a mix of students, young professionals and older residents. Many households are single-person (43%). One resident describes it as 'mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community.' Amenities like supermarkets and schools are within walking distance, but the city centre is a 15-minute bike ride away.
The city centre is about a 15-minute bike ride from Helper Weststraat. The main train station is 2.1 km away, which is a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. There are also bus connections nearby.
An Albert Heijn is just 395 m away (a five-minute walk). A Lidl and another Albert Heijn are about 612 m away, and an Aldi and Jumbo are within 900 m. So daily shopping is very convenient.
Several secondary schools are within walking distance: Gomarus College (havo/vwo) at 412 m, Montessori Vaklyceum at 439 m, and Zernike College at 481 m. Primary school De Tamarisk is 491 m away.
The energy label is D, which is below average for the neighbourhood, 37.8% of homes in Helpman have label C and 13.3% have label A or A+. A D label means higher energy costs, especially for heating, so budget accordingly.
There are 41 apartments for sale in Helpman, with an average asking price of €360,805 and an average floor area of 94 m². This apartment is smaller and cheaper than average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Helpman
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