Paddepoel-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Planetenlaan sits in a lively, diverse part of Groningen. At 56 m² it's compact, but the energy label B keeps running costs manageable. The asking price of €190,000 is keen, 43% below the neighbourhood average of €331,260, partly because the home is smaller than typical for the area. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in size and price.
Paddepoel-Noord is a strongly urban neighbourhood (over 4,000 addresses per km²) with a mix of ages and cultures. One resident says: "Different kinds of people live in my neighbourhood with diverse backgrounds and from various cultures. Also a good mix in terms of ages. There are plenty of activities and facilities." Another notes: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, it's nice and quiet and everything is easy to reach." A third is less positive: "I don't feel very safe when I walk out of my house." The neighbourhood Paddepoel-Noord has many single-person households and a young population.
For daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools like De Pendinghe and De Wegwijzer are within a five-minute walk, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has plenty of green space, with a park or park just around the corner. The municipality Groningen offers good public transport connections.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
Details of this home
Planetenlaan 153, Groningen
Good · 5 residents
Different kinds of people live in my neighbourhood with diverse backgrounds and from various cultures. Also a good mix in terms of ages. There are plenty of activities and facilities. And the neighbourhood is easily accessible. However, busy traffic is sometimes a downside. There is enough green space in my neighbourhood and the maintenance is reasonably good.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice neighbourhood, it's nice and quiet and everything is easy to reach. Shops are conveniently close and there are plenty of public transport options. Schools in the area are also easy to reach and not too far.
Auto-translated to English by AIit's nice being close to the shopping centre, but I don't feel very safe when I walk out of my house.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is fine, amenities are close by and buses run regularly. Safety is a bit of an issue; I haven't experienced any trouble myself, but the things you read in the news are sometimes alarming... Maybe it could be solved with more police (especially in the evenings and at night) on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, but you see little cohesion among the residents. Shopping centre nearby and for those who study, the University is within cycling distance and Hanze can be reached by bike within 2 minutes. There is also a bus stop a 2-minute walk away.
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About Planetenlaan 153, Groningen
The asking price is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €331,260, but the apartment is also 49% smaller than the average home in Paddepoel-Noord (109 m²). At €3,039 per m², it's in line with the neighbourhood average of €3,039 per m². So the price reflects the smaller size.
Paddepoel-Noord is a strongly urban area with a diverse population. Residents appreciate the mix of ages and cultures, the facilities, and the easy access to shops and public transport. Some mention busy traffic and safety concerns. The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a relatively young population.
The train station is 1.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The closest supermarket is a SPAR at 155 metres, just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are within a ten-minute walk (675 and 1,014 metres respectively).
Primary schools De Pendinghe (789 m) and De Wegwijzer (859 m) are within a five-minute walk. There is also a school for special secondary education, Portalis, at 715 metres.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. Most homes in the neighbourhood have label C (44%) or B (26%), so this apartment is above average in energy performance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Paddepoel-Noord