Binnenstad-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 170 m² apartment on Visserstraat dates from 1550 and sits in the oldest part of the city. With an energy label G, heating costs will be high, but the space and location are exceptional. The asking price of €595,000 is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €469,618, which is understandable given the size and character. For comparison, apartments in Groningen average 121 m².
Binnenstad-Noord is the historic core, with 4,745 residents and a very high density (7,001 addresses per km²). Most households are single-person (3,255), and the average household size is just 1.2. One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another notes: "It's nice that the city centre is within walking distance and there are many supermarkets and cafes in the area." The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Noord has a high crime rate (1,426 total offences), but the central buzz is a trade-off many accept.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Coop is a couple of streets away. The St. Michaëlschool and Nassauschool are within a five-minute walk for primary education. Secondary schools like Praedinius Gymnasium are a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.3 km away, so a 15-minute walk or quick cycle. The municipality Groningen offers all urban amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via de Makelaar Ella Onrust and also appears on Funda. The agent has provided full details including the 170 m² floor area and energy label G.
Details of this home
Visserstraat 57, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AIThe location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's nice that the city centre is within walking distance and there are many supermarkets and cafes in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIA really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central.
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Data from Binnenstad-Noord
49 within 5 km
80 within 5 km
About Visserstraat 57, Groningen
The asking price is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €469,618, but the apartment is also 40% larger than the average (170 m² vs 121 m²). Given the historic character and central location, the price is on the high side but reflects the unique size and age of the property.
Label G is the least efficient rating, so you can expect high heating costs. The home dates from 1550, and while the listing doesn't specify insulation, the label suggests significant energy use. In the neighbourhood, only 13.6% of homes have A+ labels, and 27.3% are D or lower.
The neighbourhood recorded 1,426 total offences, which is high for a city centre. However, residents appreciate the lively atmosphere and walkability. One review mentions the location is "perfect" despite the cost, so safety is a trade-off for central living.
Primary schools within walking distance include St. Michaëlschool (422 m) and Nassauschool (549 m). For secondary education, Praedinius Gymnasium is 901 m away, and H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 950 m. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Groningen train station is 1.3 km from the apartment, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. The neighbourhood is very walkable, with most amenities within a few hundred metres.
Binnenstad-Noord has 4,745 residents, mostly young adults (50% are 15-25 years old). Households are predominantly single-person (3,255 out of 3,905). It's a student-heavy area with a vibrant, busy feel.
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