Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Iddekingeweg sits in Helpman, a leafy part of Groningen. At 75 m² with an energy label B, it's a practical home for someone who wants a good base without the city-centre price tag. The asking price of €299,000 is keen, 17% below the neighbourhood average of €360,805, and flats in Groningen tend to sell within a month here.
Helpman is a mixed area with a strong student presence: lots of one-person households and a young population. One resident describes it as "mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community" and notes that "I have almost no contact with neighbours." The same resident appreciates that "there are three supermarkets within walking distance" and that "other amenities are also nearby." The only downside mentioned is that "to get to the city centre, it's always a 15-minute bike ride, which is a shame." This review is based on a single rating, so it's just one perspective. For a broader picture, the Helpman neighbourhood has a high density of addresses and a very urban feel.
Your daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Poiesz is just around the corner. For school runs, the Joseph Haydn-School (primary) is a couple of streets away, and Zernike College (secondary) is even closer. A park or garden is a five-minute walk, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The city centre is a ten-minute bike ride, and the train station is a couple of kilometres away. The municipality of Groningen offers all the cultural and leisure options you'd expect from a student city.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Hopma Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Van Iddekingeweg 6, 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 Iddekingeweg 6, Groningen
Yes, it's priced keenly. The average asking price in Helpman is €360,805, and the median is €339,500. This apartment is 17% below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a good deal compared to other homes on the market.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes. In Helpman, only about 13% of homes have label A or better, so B is above average for the area.
The city centre is about a 15-minute bike ride, according to a resident. The train station is 2.1 km away, so about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
Albert Heijn is just 107 metres away, so on your doorstep. Poiesz is 763 metres, and there are also Albert Heijn, Lidl and Aldi within a kilometre. You have plenty of choice for daily shopping.
Zernike College (secondary) is 252 metres away, and Joseph Haydn-School (primary) is 408 metres. There are also several other primary and secondary schools within walking distance, so school runs are easy.
There are 41 homes for sale in Helpman, with an average price of €360,805. Apartments like this one are common in the area, and they typically sell within 25 days.
The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 236, but without context it's hard to judge. The area has a very high density of addresses, which often correlates with more reported incidents. You can check local crime maps for more detail.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Helpman