
Binnenstad-West, Groningen
This apartment on Westerhaven offers a calm retreat in the middle of the city. With 131 m² of living space, it is 28% larger than the average rental in the neighbourhood. The rent of €1,665 is in line with the market, where the median is €1,520 and the average €1,685. For more context, see apartments in Groningen.
Binnenstad-West is a quiet yet central area, just a five-minute walk from the city centre and Noorderplantsoen. One resident describes it as "a pleasant neighbourhood within walking distance of the bustling city centre," adding that it is more suited to students or couples than families. The area has a high density of single-person households (1,140 out of 1,740 residents) and a young population, with many aged 15,45. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad-West neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is easy: a Coop is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the nearest primary school is St. Michaëlschool, while secondary schools like CSG Augustinus and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the Noorderplantsoen park is just a couple of streets away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Groningen.
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Details of this home
The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Westerhaven 22, Groningen
The rent of €1,665 is close to the neighbourhood average of €1,685 and above the median of €1,520. Given the large floor area of 131 m² (28% above the neighbourhood average of 102 m²), the price per m² is about €12.71, which is below the neighbourhood average of €15.17 per m². So it is priced for the space.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B indicates a relatively efficient home, so you can expect moderate energy costs.
According to one resident, Binnenstad-West is more suited to students or couples than families. The neighbourhood has only 35 households with children out of 1,740 residents, and the population is predominantly young adults. There are schools within walking distance, but the area is busy and may not be ideal for raising children.
A Coop supermarket is just around the corner (148 m), and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away (333 m). Several schools are within a ten-minute walk, including CSG Augustinus (700 m) and St. Michaëlschool (817 m). The train station is 1.2 km away, and the Noorderplantsoen park is 400 m from the apartment.
The floor area is 131 m², but the layout is not specified.
The listing does not mention whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I think it's a nice neighbourhood to live in. It's quiet, yet you're within a 5-minute walk of the city centre or Noordeplantsoen. However, I think it's more of a neighbourhood for students or couples. I wouldn't raise my children here. It's too busy for that!
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| Sale price | €498,333 | €400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,506 | – |
| Rent price | €1,685 p/m | €1,520 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
People are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIActually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis is a test experience with the neighbourhood that is long enough to meet the minimum length requirements for a good review.
Auto-translated to English by AIReally great! All amenities are within walking distance, including a small park. You're in the city centre in no time. Nothing to complain about really
Auto-translated to English by AIYoung and old live here. Lively neighbourhood with many cafes and restaurants and you can walk into the city centre in no time.
Auto-translated to English by AII have really enjoyed living here from the start. Young and old live here and it is very green. You can easily walk into the city centre and there are many eateries in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy and quiet. The park is easily accessible and the people in the area are friendly, but there is often litter on the streets, which is a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AII personally experience little cohesion in the neighbourhood. Nevertheless, it is a cosy spot, lots of nice houses, easily accessible. Just a bit lacking in green & not always very clean.
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| Sale price | €472,894 | €337,147 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,981 | – |
| Rent price | €1,702 p/m | €1,570 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is always something to do. There are supermarkets and plenty of other shops, cafeterias, fresh bread from the bakery. Market once a week, a nice park with ponds for fishing.
Auto-translated to English by AIFine, it's safe to cycle home in the evening but it's not super either. And there is a huge piece of nature
Auto-translated to English by AIActually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything in the neighbourhood: shops, sports facilities, schools, community centres. So something for everyone.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a shopping centre opposite here so I always have something to see and never get bored
Auto-translated to English by AIVery beautiful neighbourhood in Groningen. Lots of facilities such as various schools, gym, playgrounds and plenty of supermarkets and other shops. What is unpleasant is that there is often rubbish next to the bins. Furthermore, the neighbourhood has many nice small parks and you are within no time in a quiet natural environment where you can enjoy walking, running, cycling etc. All in all, this neighbourhood is perfect for students but also for families and other city dwellers.
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| Sale price | €417,793 | €377,671 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,266 | – |
| Rent price | €1,376 p/m | €1,308 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
Westerhaven 22, Groningen
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