Hoofdstraat 23
Grou, Leeuwarden
AreaA pre-war apartment on Hoofdstraat
This 1924 apartment in Grou has a floor area of 74 m² and an energy label G, meaning heating costs will be significant. The asking price of €274,500 is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €386,629, which is keen given the smaller size. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden vary widely in price and condition.
The Grou neighbourhood
Grou is a village with around 5,500 residents, many of whom are older (over a third are 65+). One long-term resident says: 'I've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.' They note that the area has changed with new residents, partly due to drug use. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, mostly single-family homes, and a quiet, suburban feel. The Grou neighbourhood has a moderate address density of 791 addresses per km².
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Poiesz is just around the corner, with Lidl and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip are both about 1.2 km away. Secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is similarly close. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is on your doorstep. The municipality of Leeuwarden covers a large area with varied amenities.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hooghiemster Makelaars.
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About Hoofdstraat 23, Grou
Is €274,500 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €386,629, but the apartment is also 41% smaller than the average home in Grou (74 m² vs 126 m²). Given the small size and poor energy label G, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a pre-war apartment needing work.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home has poor insulation and high heating costs. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: 20% are A, 10% B, 36.7% C, and 33.3% D or lower. You should expect significant energy bills.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Grou is well connected for a village of its size.
What are the nearest supermarkets?
Poiesz is 156 m away, just around the corner. Lidl is 585 m and Jumbo 645 m, both a couple of streets away. For a small village, daily shopping is very convenient.
What schools are nearby?
Two primary schools are about 1.2 km away: Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip. Secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is 1.2 km as well. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
Grou has a mix of households: 29% are couples with children, 33% are couples without children, and 38% are single-person households. The area is quiet with a park nearby, but one long-term resident notes some decline due to new residents.
What is the crime rate in Grou?
In the most recent data, there were 127 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is relatively low for a village of this size, but specific types are not detailed.
