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Indische buurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 91 m² apartment on the Riouwstraat sits in the Indische buurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord. Built in 1908, it has an F energy label, so heating costs will be something to factor in. At €375,000, the price is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €353,480, but that reflects the generous floor area, the price per m² (€4,121) is actually below the local average of €5,571, making it keen value for the space. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price and size.
The Indische buurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 8,400 residents. It's a mix of students, young professionals and families, many live alone (around 4,265 one-person households). Residents give it a 7.87 out of 10. One says: "I feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible." Another calls it "safe and relaxing" with "lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." A third review is less positive, describing it as "deprived" with "generally low income." The neighbourhood Indische buurt has a high density of addresses (5,189 per km²), so it's very urban, everything is nearby.
For groceries, you have a Jumbo and an Aldi just around the corner (both 213 m), and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school is IKC Borgman Ebbinge, and secondary schools like Gomarus College Magnolia are within walking distance. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, 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 B.V. Groningen | Winschoten | Assen and also appears on Huispedia, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Riouwstraat 38A, 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
49 within 5 km
78 within 5 km
About Riouwstraat 38A, Groningen
The asking price of €375,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €353,480, but the apartment is also larger than average (91 m² vs 89 m²). The price per m² works out at €4,121, which is well below the local average of €5,571 per m². So you're getting more space for your money, making the price competitive for what's on offer.
Energy label F indicates a home that is not very energy-efficient. In the Indische buurt, about 38% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war building. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern home, but the exact amount depends on usage and future improvements.
The neighbourhood recorded 475 total crimes in the latest data, which is a figure to consider. However, resident reviews are mixed: one calls it "safe and easily accessible," while another describes it as "deprived." It's a diverse urban area, so experiences vary. The overall resident score is 7.87 out of 10.
The nearest primary school is IKC Borgman Ebbinge (633 m), and there's also De Kleine Wereld (802 m) and Ref Basisschool de Zaaier (851 m). For secondary education, Gomarus College Magnolia (520 m) and Kamerlingh Onnes (808 m) are within walking distance. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting or trips out of town.
You have a Jumbo and an Aldi both just 213 m away, literally around the corner. An Albert Heijn is 429 m away, and there's an Ekoplaza at 539 m and a Lidl at 610 m. So daily shopping is very easy on foot.
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