Binnenstad-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 17th-century townhouse on the Poelestraat sits right in the heart of Groningen's lively city centre. With 121 m² of living space spread over several floors, it's a proper city home with a lot of character. The energy label B is decent for a house this old. At €775,000, the asking price is 65% above the neighbourhood average of €469,618, so it's on the high side, but then, this is a rare, historic property in a prime spot. For context, terraced houses in Groningen vary widely in price.
Binnenstad-Noord is the very core of Groningen, with an address density of 7,001 per km², that's extremely urban. It's a neighbourhood of students and young professionals: two-thirds of residents are between 15 and 45, and most households are single-person. One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another adds: "It's nice that the city centre is within walking distance and there are many supermarkets and cafes in the area." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Noord scores a 7.4 out of 10. Crime figures are high (1,426 incidents), but that's typical for a busy city centre.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are also several other supermarkets within a five-minute walk. School runs are easy: the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum (secondary) is on your doorstep, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is just around the corner. For primary education, St. Michaëlschool is a five-minute walk. The municipality Groningen has a wide range of schools and amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
Details of this home
Poelestraat 56A, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
This is a test experience with the neighbourhood that is long enough to meet the minimum length requirements for a good review.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's nice that the city centre is within walking distance and there are many supermarkets and cafes in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIA really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central.
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Data from Binnenstad-Noord
49 within 5 km
80 within 5 km
About Poelestraat 56A, Groningen
The asking price is 65% above the average asking price in Binnenstad-Noord (€469,618). However, this is a historic 1650 townhouse with an energy label B, which is rare in this area. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,124, so at €6,405 per m² this home is significantly more expensive. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the age, character and central location.
Binnenstad-Noord is the bustling heart of Groningen, with a very high population density and a young, student-heavy demographic. Residents appreciate being able to walk everywhere, with shops, cafes and the canal nearby. The area scores a 7.4 out of 10 from four reviews. Crime is relatively high, but that's typical for a city centre.
Groningen's main train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Jumbo is 300 metres away, Albert Heijn is 386 metres, and there are several other options within a five-minute walk, including AH to go and Ekoplaza.
Secondary schools are very close: H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 162 metres away, and Praedinius Gymnasium is 268 metres. For primary education, St. Michaëlschool is 510 metres away, and IKC Borgman Ebbinge is 696 metres.
The energy label is B, which is good for a house built in 1650. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, though you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 22.7% of homes have label A and 9.1% have label B, so this home is above average for its age.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Noord
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