Kwinkenplein 11
Binnenstad-Noord, Groningen
AreaA canal-side apartment in the heart of Groningen
This rental apartment on Kwinkenplein sits right in the middle of the city, with the canal practically on your doorstep. The building dates from 1963 and carries an E energy label, which is the fifth of seven grades, so heating costs will be noticeable. At €816 per month, the rent is in line with what you would expect for a central city apartment of this size. For context, the asking price sits close to the average for apartments in Groningen.
Life in Binnenstad-Noord
This is a genuinely central spot, and residents confirm it. One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another adds: "A really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.4 out of 10. The figures back up the impression: it is a young, urban area, with 82% of households being single-person and 48% of residents aged between 15 and 25. It is a lively, student-heavy part of the Binnenstad-Noord neighbourhood.
Daily life around the corner
For daily errands, you could hardly be better placed. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away, so the weekly shop is a short walk. The St. Michaëlschool is a five-minute walk for primary education, while the Praedinius Gymnasium and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum are both within a ten-minute walk for secondary schooling. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city centre is all around you. This is city living in the municipality of Groningen at its most convenient.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Gruno Verhuur.
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About Kwinkenplein 11, Groningen
Is €816 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €816 per month is in line with what you would expect for a central city apartment in Groningen. The home is 1,892 m², which is a substantial floor area, and it sits directly on the canal in the heart of the city. Given the location and size, the price reflects the premium of living in the centre.
What does the E energy label mean for this home?
The E label is the fifth of seven energy grades, so it is on the lower end of the scale. This means you can expect higher heating costs compared to homes with a better label. The label is an official registration, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
An Albert Heijn is just 30 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A second Albert Heijn is 381 metres away, and a Jumbo is 489 metres from the apartment. For daily groceries, you will not have to walk far at all.
What schools are nearby?
The St. Michaëlschool is 155 metres away for primary education. For secondary education, the Praedinius Gymnasium is 340 metres away and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 380 metres away. Both are within a short walk of the apartment.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 kilometres from the apartment, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel out of the city without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe it as quiet but central. One says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another calls it "a really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central." The area scores 7.4 out of 10 based on four reviews.
