Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Wagnersingel sits in a leafy part of Groningen, with a calm feel that belies its proximity to the city. At 73 m² and with a C energy label, it's a practical home for someone who wants a foothold in the south of the city. The asking price of €285,000 is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €360,805, making it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Groningen.
Helpman is a mixed residential area with a strong urban character, the address density is high, and most homes are flats. The population is diverse, with many single-person households and a large share of residents aged 25 to 45. One resident describes it as 'mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community', and notes that contact with neighbours is limited. Still, the convenience is clear: supermarkets are within walking distance, and the city centre is a 15-minute bike ride away. For a closer look at the area, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is straightforward. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, Poiesz is a couple of streets away, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Joseph Haydn-School is a few minutes' walk, the Groningse Schoolvereniging is a five-minute walk, and Zernike College for secondary education is on your doorstep. The area falls under the municipality of Groningen, which keeps the streets and parks well maintained.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Hopma Makelaardij. The details reflect the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Wagnersingel 29, 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 29, Groningen
The asking price of €285,000 is 21% below the average asking price in Helpman (€360,805) and also below the median of €339,500. Given that the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,895, this apartment at 73 m² works out to about €3,904 per m², very close to the neighbourhood average. So it's priced keenly relative to other homes currently on the market.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1957). In Helpman, 37.8% of homes have label C, and 22.2% have a lower label. A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier; you can expect moderate heating costs.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The city centre is also about 15 minutes by bike, as noted by a resident.
Based on one review, the neighbourhood has a 'mostly every man for himself' atmosphere, with limited neighbourly contact. The area has many single-person households (2,675 out of 3,382 homes) and a high proportion of residents aged 25 to 45, so it's a relatively young and independent crowd.
There are three supermarkets within walking distance: Albert Heijn at 500 m, Poiesz at 684 m, and Jumbo at 787 m. For schools, Zernike College (secondary) is 243 m away, Joseph Haydn-School (primary) is 332 m, and Groningse Schoolvereniging (primary) is 427 m. A GP practice is 0.9 km away.
The neighbourhood recorded 236 total crimes in the latest data. With a population of 6,165, that's roughly 38 crimes per 1,000 residents, a moderate level.
This is an apartment (flat) with a floor area of 73 m². The year of construction is 1957, so it's a solid post-war building.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Helpman