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Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hora Siccamasingel sits in a leafy part of Groningen, with a calm atmosphere that feels a world away from the city bustle. At 79 m² and built in 1970, it has a practical layout with an energy label C. The asking price of €289,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 20% below the average asking price of €360,805, making it a relatively affordable entry into Helpman. For context, that's well under the median of €339,500 for apartments in Groningen.
Helpman is a mixed neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, the address density is high at 3,364 addresses per km². Around half the homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a youngish population, with many 25-to-45-year-olds. One resident describes it as 'Mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community', adding that there are three supermarkets within walking distance and other amenities nearby. The only downside they mention is that the city centre is a 15-minute bike ride away. Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores a 7.13 out of 10. For more on the area, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
For your morning bread and groceries, Albert Heijn and Lidl are both just around the corner, with Aldi and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Schools are well within reach: the Gomarus College secondary school is a five-minute walk, and primary school De Tamarisk is also close by. The area is well served by restaurants and a park within walking distance, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. All this falls within the municipality of Groningen, which keeps the city centre accessible by bike.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Lamberink and Lamberink Makelaars & Adviseurs.
Details of this home
Hora Siccamasingel 50, 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 Hora Siccamasingel 50, Groningen
The asking price of €289,000 is about 20% below the average asking price in Helpman, which is €360,805. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €339,500, so this apartment is priced on the low side. However, the floor area of 79 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 94 m², which partly explains the difference. Overall, it's a keen price for a two-bedroom apartment in this part of Groningen.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In Helpman, about 38% of homes have label C, while 13% have A or better. A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier, you can expect moderate energy bills, though not as low as with an A label.
The city centre of Groningen is about 2.1 km away, which is a 15-minute bike ride according to a resident. It's also walkable in about 25 minutes, or a short bus ride. The train station is 2.1 km away, so about a 10-minute walk.
Based on one review, the neighbourhood has a somewhat individualistic feel, the resident says 'mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community'. There are many single-person households (about 2,675 out of 3,382 homes), so it's a mix of students and young professionals. Contact with neighbours is limited, but the area is safe and quiet.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within walking distance. Albert Heijn and Lidl are both about 483 m away (a five-minute walk), and Aldi and Jumbo are around 700 m (a ten-minute walk). So daily shopping is very convenient.
There are several schools close by. The Gomarus College secondary school (havo/vwo) is just 276 m away, and the Montessori Vaklyceum is 317 m. For primary education, De Tamarisk is 331 m away. So families with school-age children have good options within a short walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 236 total crimes in the latest data, which for a population of 6,165 is moderate. The resident review doesn't mention safety concerns.
The train station is 2.1 km away, about a 10-minute walk. The high address density (3,364 per km²) suggests good public transport coverage. The city centre is easily reached by bike or bus.
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