Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Wagnersingel is a calm, leafy spot in the southern part of the city. With 96 m² of living space, it is noticeably larger than the average rental in the neighbourhood. The energy label A++ means it is very efficient to heat. At €1,800 per month, the rent is 50% above the neighbourhood average of €1,197, which is on the high side, but you are paying for a well-insulated, spacious home in a popular part of town. For context, this is one of the larger apartments in Groningen currently available.
Helpman is a green, quiet area just south of the city centre. The one resident review sums it up: "Mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community." The same reviewer notes: "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." Based on that single review, the neighbourhood scores a 7.13 out of 10. CBS data shows a very high density of addresses (3,364 per km²), so it is a strongly urban area. Many residents live alone (2,675 one-person households), and the average household size is just 1.5. The neighbourhood Helpman is a mix of students, young professionals and older residents.
For daily shopping, you have Albert Heijn just around the corner, Poiesz a couple of streets away and Jumbo a five-minute walk. There are two primary schools within walking distance: Joseph Haydn-School and Groningse Schoolvereniging. For secondary education, Zernike College is just 257 m away. The city centre is a ten-minute bike ride, and the main train station is 2.1 km away. The municipality Groningen offers a wide range of cultural and leisure amenities, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park or garden a five-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including, Funda, Pararius and Huispedia. The agent is.
Details of this home
Wagnersingel 22B, 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 Wagnersingel 22B, Groningen
The rent of €1,800 is 50% above the neighbourhood average of €1,197. However, this apartment is also 37% larger than the average rental in Helpman (96 m² vs 70 m²) and has an excellent energy label A++. So while the price is on the high side, you are getting a well-insulated, spacious home in a sought-after part of Groningen.
The energy label is A++, which is the highest possible rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. The apartment was built in 1942 but has been upgraded to modern standards.
The city centre is about a 15-minute bike ride away, according to a resident review. The main train station is 2.1 km from the apartment, so about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are three supermarkets within walking distance: Albert Heijn at 515 m, Poiesz at 709 m, and Jumbo at 781 m. A PLUS supermarket is also about a ten-minute walk away (1,036 m).
CBS data records 236 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure it is hard to judge. The resident review does not mention safety concerns, and the area is generally considered a quiet, residential part of Groningen.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not provided, so it is unclear whether there is any private outdoor space.
In the past year, 143 rental homes were let in Helpman, with an average time on the market of 22 days. That suggests a fairly active rental market, but this particular apartment may attract interest due to its size and energy label.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Helpman