Indische buurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 61 m² apartment on the Paramaribostraat sits in the Indische buurt, a diverse and lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord. With an energy label E and a 1951 build, it has character but will need some updating. At €260,000, the asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €353,480, making it a keen entry point into the market, especially compared to other apartments in Groningen.
The Indische buurt is a mixed area with a strong urban feel, very high density (5,189 addresses per km²) and mostly pre-war housing (85% built before 1945). It's popular with students and young professionals: over half the residents are between 15 and 45, and two-thirds of households are single-person. Reviews are split: 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 appreciates the "lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." The neighbourhood Indische buurt has a mix of opinions, but the location is undeniably central.
For daily groceries, the PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There's a Lidl a bit further out. Families have options: Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is a couple of streets away, and CSG Wessel Gansfort secondary school is also within walking distance. A park or garden is a couple of minutes away, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaar Idee and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Paramaribostraat 76, 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
46 within 5 km
71 within 5 km
About Paramaribostraat 76, Groningen
The asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €353,480, but the apartment is also 31% smaller than the average (61 m² vs 89 m²). Given the energy label E and the 1951 build, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact, older apartment in this area.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a more modern property. In the neighbourhood, 38% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
The neighbourhood recorded 475 total crimes, but reviews are mixed. One resident says it's "safe and easily accessible," while another describes it as a "deprived neighbourhood." It's a diverse urban area, so it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Yes, a park or garden is just 0.2 km away, on your doorstep. Residents mention "lots of nature" and that the area is "very quiet" despite being close to the centre.
There are 25 apartments currently for sale in the Indische buurt, with prices ranging from €200,000 to €569,000. This one is on the lower end, reflecting its smaller size and older energy label.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Indische buurt
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