A classic apartment on Padangstraat
This apartment on Padangstraat sits in the Indische buurt, a neighbourhood with a distinct character and a mix of old and new. At €680 per month, the rent is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €1,153, which makes it a keenly priced option. The home is one of the apartments in Groningen currently on the market, and its 54 m² floor area is smaller than the local average of 90 m², so the price reflects that.
The Indische buurt
The Indische buurt neighbourhood is an old area with a generally low income, according to one resident. Another resident says: "I feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible." A third adds: "Nice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." Based on three reviews, the picture is mixed but leans positive. The area is home to many single-person households, and the average household size is small.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Jumbo and Aldi are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For school runs, IKC Borgman Ebbinge is a ten-minute walk, and Gomarus College Magnolia is a similar distance for secondary education. The train station is about 1.3 km away, which is a manageable walk or a short cycle. The municipality of Groningen covers the wider area, with its range of amenities and services.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Padangstraat 7A, Groningen
Is €680 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €680 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €1,153, and the floor area of 54 m² is 40% smaller than the average of 90 m². Compared with other rentals in the Indische buurt, this is on the low side, which makes it a keenly priced option. The energy label is D, so heating costs will be moderate.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is an official registration, and it indicates the home's energy performance as recorded. A D label is in the middle of the scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 km from the apartment. That is roughly a fifteen-minute walk or a short cycle. The exact route and time will depend on where you start from, but it is a reasonable distance for daily commutes.
What are the nearest supermarkets?
Jumbo and Aldi are both about 170 metres away, so they are just around the corner. Albert Heijn is about 391 metres away, and Ekoplaza is about 501 metres. For most daily shopping, you would not need to go far.
What schools are nearby?
IKC Borgman Ebbinge, a primary school, is about 552 metres away. Gomarus College Magnolia, a secondary school, is about 630 metres away. De Kleine Wereld is about 691 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is about 880 metres away. There are several options within a short walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Indische buurt is an old neighbourhood with a diverse mix of residents. One resident describes it as "very diverse, safe and easily accessible," while another notes it is "close to the centre but very quiet." A third resident calls it a "deprived neighbourhood" with generally low income. The average review score is 7.87 out of 10.
