Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Van Houtenlaan sits in Helpman, a leafy part of Groningen. At 93 m² with an energy label D, it's a solid, no-nonsense home. The price of €315,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €360,805 per m², but it's keenly priced for its size. For context, apartments in Groningen sell for around €3,895 per m² on average.
Helpman is a mixed neighbourhood with a strong student presence, many one-person households and a young population. One resident describes it as "mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community." They appreciate the nearby supermarkets and amenities but note that the city centre is a 15-minute bike ride away. The neighbourhood Helpman has a high density of addresses, making it feel urban.
For daily shopping, Poiesz is just around the corner and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Joseph Haydn-School and Groningse Schoolvereniging are both within a five-minute walk for primary education, while Zernike College for secondary education is also close by. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of cultural and recreational options.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Hopma Makelaardij and also appears on Funda. The energy label D is worth noting, in this neighbourhood, most available homes have a better label.
Details of this home
Van Houtenlaan 176A, Groningen
Good · 1 resident
I have almost no contact with neighbours. There are three supermarkets within walking distance. Other amenities are also nearby. To get to the city centre, it's always a 15-minute bike ride, which is a shame.
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About Van Houtenlaan 176A, Groningen
At 93 m², the price works out to about €3,387 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,895 per m². However, the energy label D is less efficient than most homes in Helpman, where over 60% of listings have label C or better. So it's priced for its size, but you'll likely face higher energy costs.
Helpman is a densely populated urban area with many students and young adults. The resident review describes it as individualistic, with occasional community efforts. Amenities like supermarkets and schools are within walking distance, but the city centre is a 15-minute bike ride away.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Poiesz is 394 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 451 metres away, both within a five-minute walk. There's also a Lidl and Jumbo within about 1.1,1.4 km.
Primary schools: Joseph Haydn-School (423 m) and Groningse Schoolvereniging (470 m). For secondary education, Zernike College is 568 m away.
Energy label D indicates moderate efficiency. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with label A or B. In Helpman, 22.2% of homes have label D or worse, so it's not uncommon, but most available listings perform better.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Helpman