A bright apartment in the Zeeheldenbuurt
This apartment on Van Brakelplein 42A sits in the Zeeheldenbuurt, a part of Groningen where students, starters and families share the streets. With 84 m² of living space and an A+ energy label, it is a comfortable and efficient home. The rent of €625 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €1,178, which makes it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Groningen.
The Zeeheldenbuurt neighbourhood
The Zeeheldenbuurt neighbourhood is a mix of young and old, with a strong student presence. One resident says: "I moved to the Zeeheldenbuurt in mid-2021. My first impression was immediately positive, a nice neighbourhood where students, starters and families live together. However, more communal facilities and amenities (think meeting places) would be a good addition to the neighbourhood." Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 6.75 out of 10. CBS figures show that most households are single people, and the age profile is dominated by those between 15 and 45.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, a SPAR is just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. A Jumbo and an Albert Heijn are within a ten-minute walk. For schools, CSG Augustinus is on your doorstep, and the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around easy. The municipality of Groningen offers a lively urban setting with everything you need close by.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Nova Vastgoed.
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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 Van Brakelplein 42A, Groningen
Is €625 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €625 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €1,178, and the floor area of 84 m² is 31% larger than the average of 64 m². This makes it a keenly priced option compared to other rentals in the Zeeheldenbuurt, where the average rent per m² is €21.94.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration and reflects the energy performance of the property.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or getting around the region without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like for students and young people?
The Zeeheldenbuurt has a strong student presence, with 43% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 41% aged 25 to 45. One resident describes it as a "nice neighbourhood where students, starters and families live together." It is a lively mix, though the same resident notes that more communal facilities would be a good addition.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR is 486 metres away, and a Coop is 493 metres away, both within a short walk. A Jumbo is 741 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 818 metres away. For daily groceries, you have several options close by.
What schools are in the area?
CSG Augustinus, a secondary school, is 226 metres away. The Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is 405 metres away, and OJS De Petteflet, a primary school, is 602 metres away. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
