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Indische buurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Madoerastraat sits in the Indische buurt, a neighbourhood with a distinct character. At 54 m² it's a compact home, and with an asking price of €247,500 it sits well below the neighbourhood average, roughly 30% lower than the typical €353,480. That makes it a notably keen entry point into Groningen's owner-occupied market, especially compared to other apartments in Groningen.
The Indische buurt is an old, inner-city neighbourhood with a high density of addresses, over 5,000 per km², and a very mixed population. Many residents live alone (about half of households), and the area has a young feel: a large share of inhabitants are between 15 and 45. Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it a "deprived neighbourhood" with generally low income, while another says it's "very diverse, safe and easily accessible" and feels at home. A third reviewer describes it as "nice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." The neighbourhood Indische buurt has a park or public garden just a couple of streets away, and a train station is a ten-minute walk.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Jumbo, Aldi and Lidl are all just around the corner. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is a five-minute walk, and De Kleine Wereld is about ten minutes away. The municipality Groningen also has secondary schools within easy reach. A GP is a couple of streets away, and restaurants are just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaardij Van Santen de Hoog.
Details of this home
Madoerastraat 3A, Groningen
Good · 10 residents
Old neighbourhood, generally low income.
Auto-translated to English by AII feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet.
Auto-translated to English by AII haven't lived here very long, but I'm especially a fan of the green surroundings and walking routes. I was also surprised that people from my block like to chat and know each other reasonably well. On the street I don't always feel very safe, because there are relatively many people with (visible) mental health and/or drug problems. Yet after living here for a short time, I noticed that I need to worry less than I thought and most people are very friendly here. I am less of a fan of the amenities here; only the Plus supermarket is in the neighbourhood, but that's not necessarily very affordable for everyone. Furthermore, there isn't much within walking distance. I also notice that, for example, on my street there is quite a lot of litter (now also a lot of old fireworks) and the gardens are generally not maintained. This could certainly be improved (:
Auto-translated to English by AInice park, close to the centre, two supermarkets nearby, also two hairdressers, community centre with many activities and cheap lunch/dinner around the corner. Second-hand clothing shop, flower shop and a few other shops, including two cafeterias, a pizza delivery, in short plenty of amenities. And also just over 5 minutes by bike from the centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave been living here for 5 years, very pleasant. Lots of nice people. Good for starters.
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Data from Indische buurt
48 within 5 km
76 within 5 km
About Madoerastraat 3A, Groningen
The asking price is about 30% below the average asking price in the Indische buurt (€353,480) and also below the median of €340,000. However, the flat is smaller than average (54 m² vs 89 m²). Given the compact size and the neighbourhood's mixed reviews, the price is on the low side compared to other listings, but it reflects the smaller floor area.
The energy label is D. That is a middling score, not particularly efficient, but not the worst either. In the Indische buurt, about 38% of homes have a label D or lower, so this flat is in line with many older properties in the area. You can expect moderate energy costs.
The CBS data records 475 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. Resident reviews are split: one mentions a "deprived neighbourhood" with low income, while another says it's "safe and easily accessible." A third reviewer finds it "safe and relaxing." It's best to visit at different times to get your own feel.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, on your doorstep. One resident mentions "lots of nature" and that the area is "close to the centre but very quiet." The neighbourhood has a park within a couple of streets.
There are 25 homes for sale in the Indische buurt, but not all are flats. The average asking price per m² is €5,571, so this flat at roughly €4,583/m² is below that average. In the past year, 107 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €314,523 and an average time on market of 29 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Indische buurt
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