A modern apartment in the Zeeheldenbuurt
This 2021 apartment on Toxopeusstraat 134 sits in the Zeeheldenbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district. With an A+++ energy label and 85 m² of space, it is a comfortable, efficient home. The rent of €1,585 is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €1,178, which reflects the larger floor area and newer build. For context, apartments in Groningen typically offer less space for the money.
The Zeeheldenbuurt
The Zeeheldenbuurt neighbourhood is a mix of students, starters and families, according to one resident who moved here in 2021. They describe it as a "student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well," though they note that more communal facilities would be a welcome addition. The area has a young profile, with 43% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 41% aged 25 to 45. Most households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.3. This is a neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, even if amenities are still developing.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, a SPAR is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a short walk away and a Coop a couple of streets further. Schools are close too: the Erasmusschool is on your doorstep, while OJS De Petteflet and CSG Augustinus are both within a five-minute walk. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The municipality of Groningen offers a compact urban setting where most daily needs are within easy reach.
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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.
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About Toxopeusstraat 134, Groningen
Is €1,585 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €1,178, but the apartment is also 33% larger than the average rental in the area, at 85 m² versus 64 m². It is a 2021 build with an A+++ energy label, which are factors that typically push rent up. Whether it is fair depends on what you value in a home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, the most efficient label available. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration, and it reflects the building's energy performance as certified.
How is the neighbourhood for young people?
The Zeeheldenbuurt has a young demographic, with 43% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 41% aged 25 to 45. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood where students, starters and families live together. It is a social area, though the same resident notes that more communal facilities would be a good addition.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Erasmusschool, a secondary special education school, is just 108 metres away. OJS De Petteflet, a primary school, is 283 metres away, and CSG Augustinus, a secondary school, is 320 metres away. The Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is about 617 metres from the home.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.1 kilometres from the apartment, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or getting around the region without a car.
What supermarkets are close by?
A SPAR is just 235 metres away, so you can pick up groceries on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 700 metres away, and there are two Coop stores within about 850 metres. For a wider choice, an Albert Heijn is about 1.2 kilometres from the home.
