Helper Weststraat 6A
Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodA pre-war apartment in Helpman
This apartment on Helper Weststraat sits in a lively part of Groningen, with a mix of students and young professionals. At €345,000 for 89 m², the price is in line with the market, similar apartments in Groningen average around €3,895 per m².
The neighbourhood: Helpman
Helpman is a dense urban area with a very strong city feel (3,364 addresses per km²). The one resident review sums it up: "Mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community." It's a neighbourhood of mostly singles (43% of households) and young adults (37% aged 25-45). The neighbourhood Helpman has a high proportion of pre-war homes (50% built before 1945).
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl and another Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Montessori Vaklyceum and Gomarus College are both within a five-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of restaurants and a park within walking distance.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed only.
Features
Details of this home
Location
Helper Weststraat 6A, Groningen
Experiences from the neighbourhood
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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Data from Helpman
Housing market
Data from Helpman
Supermarkets
46 within 5 km
Schools
66 within 5 km
Frequently asked questions
About Helper Weststraat 6A, Groningen
Is €345,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €345,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €339,500 and below the average of €360,805. Given the 89 m² floor area, the price per m² (€3,876) is in line with the neighbourhood average of €3,895. So it's a fair market price.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient, not the best, but far from the worst. In Helpman, 37.8% of homes have label C, so it's typical for the area. You can expect moderate energy costs.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. It's not on your doorstep, but still accessible.
What are the neighbours like?
Based on one review, contact with neighbours is limited. The resident described it as "mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community." So it's not a tight-knit community, but there are some efforts.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
Helpman recorded 236 total crimes in the latest data. With over 6,000 residents, that's a moderate level. It's a typical urban neighbourhood, not exceptionally safe or unsafe.
What schools are nearby?
Several secondary schools are within walking distance: Montessori Vaklyceum (427 m), Gomarus College (437 m), and Zernike College (471 m). For primary education, De Tamarisk is 492 m away. So school runs are easy.
How far is the city centre?
The resident review mentions a 15-minute bike ride to the city centre. That's a typical distance for Helpman, not walkable for most, but a quick cycle.
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