Grou, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Oostergoostraat sits in a quiet part of Grou, a village with a strong community feel. At €758 a month, the rent is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €917, making it a keen option for those eligible for social housing. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden in this segment are scarce.
Grou is a village of about 5,500 residents, with a mix of ages and a high proportion of single-person households. One resident, who has lived here for 55 years, says: "Was very good but nowadays it's going downhill due to various moves of some addresses and replaced by people who, partly due to drug use, make a mess of it, it's not getting any better." That's a single review, so it's one perspective. The area has a low urbanity level, with plenty of green space and a park just a short walk away. The Grou neighbourhood is known for its water sports and relaxed pace.
Daily errands are easy: Jumbo is on your doorstep, Lidl is just around the corner, and Poiesz is a couple of streets away. For families, two primary schools are within a five-minute walk, and a secondary school is also close by. The train station is a ten-minute walk, connecting you to the wider region. The municipality of Leeuwarden covers a large area, but Grou itself feels self-contained.
At the time of writing the home is listed only.
Details of this home
Oostergoostraat 152, Grou
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
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About Oostergoostraat 152, Grou
Yes, it's on the low side. The average rent in Grou is €917, and this apartment is listed at €758. That's about 17% below the average, which is attractive for a social-rent property. The floor area is 87 m², and the energy label A means running costs should be low.
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. That means the home is well insulated and has efficient heating, so you can expect low energy bills. The label is officially registered in EP-Online.
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Leeuwarden and other cities.
Jumbo is just 100 metres away, Lidl is 117 metres, and Poiesz is 631 metres. So for daily groceries you have several options within walking distance. There are also restaurants and a library within a short walk.
Grou has a low urbanity level (4 out of 5, with 5 being least urban), so it's generally quiet. The resident review mentions some issues with new residents, but overall it's a village with a park and water sports nearby.
Two primary schools are about 485 metres away (a five-minute walk), and a secondary school is 569 metres away. So school runs are easy on foot or by bike.
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