Binnenstad-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Zwanestraat sits right in the middle of the lively Binnenstad-Noord neighbourhood. With 151 m² of living space, it is a generous home in a city-centre setting. The asking price of €562,500 is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €469,618, which reflects the larger floor area and central location. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price and size.
Binnenstad-Noord is a dense, historic neighbourhood with a mix of students, young professionals and families. 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 has a very high address density (7,001 addresses per km²), typical of a strongly urban area. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the area is known for its lively streets and canals. Read more about the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Noord.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Ekoplaza and Jumbo are also within a five-minute walk. For school runs, St. Michaëlschool is on your doorstep, and Praedinius Gymnasium is a five-minute walk away. The municipality Groningen offers a wide range of amenities, with restaurants, a library and a park all within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Tulp Makelaars thuisinwonen, Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Zwanestraat 2-2B, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
This 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 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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About Zwanestraat 2-2B, Groningen
The asking price is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €469,618, but the apartment is also 25% larger than the average home in Binnenstad-Noord (151 m² vs 121 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €3,725, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,124 per m². So while the total price is high, the size makes it relatively good value per square metre.
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, meaning the property is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In the neighbourhood, about 27% of homes have label C, and another 27% have a lower label (D or worse). You can expect moderate energy costs, but not the lowest possible.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it convenient for trips to other cities.
Binnenstad-Noord has a very high proportion of single-person households (about 69%) and relatively few families with children (around 85 households). The area is lively and urban, with many students and young professionals. There are schools nearby, but the neighbourhood is not particularly family-oriented compared to suburban areas.
The neighbourhood has 4 reviews with an average score of 7.38 out of 10. Residents appreciate the central location and the fact that everything is within walking distance. One review mentions the canal views and the convenience, while another notes the high cost of living. Overall, it is seen as a nice area with lots of amenities.
The neighbourhood recorded 1,426 total crimes in the latest data. Given the high population density and central location, this is not unusual for a city centre. It is always wise to check local safety reports for the most current information.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Noord