Vinkhuizen-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Topaasstraat sits in Vinkhuizen-Noord, a neighbourhood that feels more like a village within Groningen. With 124 m² of living space and a 93 m² plot, it offers a solid footprint for a family or anyone wanting room to spread out. The price of €275,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of around €307,000, making it a realistic entry point for a end-of-terrace houses in Groningen.
Residents give the area a 7.06 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it "A very good neighbourhood" and says: "Lots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!" Another describes it as "Vinkitown, a place full of wannabes and crazies, but well-stocked with shops and greenery," adding that "the neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." A third review mentions "Lots of crime in the neighbourhood. Many young people who are part of it. Dangerous roundabouts where many accidents happen." The neighbourhood Vinkhuizen-Noord is densely populated with 6,000 residents, mostly single-person households, and a high proportion of flats. The area scores very strongly urban, with over 2,800 addresses per km².
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Kids can walk to Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen or De Hoeksteen, both within a five-minute walk. The municipality Groningen has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and a GP surgery is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a bit further, about 2.8 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
Details of this home
Topaasstraat 18, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
Lots of crime in the neighbourhood. Many young people who are part of it. Dangerous roundabouts where many accidents happen.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a lot of greenery in Vinkhuizen. I find this important. In terms of shops and facilities, there is plenty available. However, as a woman, I don't go out on the street in the evening because things often happen in this neighbourhood.
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About Topaasstraat 18, Groningen
The asking price of €275,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €307,000 and the median of €307,500. Recently sold homes in Vinkhuizen-Noord went for an average of €331,000, so this listing is priced on the low side. However, the energy label F means higher heating costs, which may factor into the value.
Vinkhuizen-Noord is a densely populated urban area with a mix of opinions. Some residents praise the community spirit and greenery, while others mention crime and safety concerns. The area has a high proportion of single-person households and flats. It's well-stocked with shops and has a park within a minute's walk.
Aldi is about 625 metres away, a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are also within 700 metres, so daily shopping is convenient on foot.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen (555 m) and De Hoeksteen (580 m). There are also special education schools within about a kilometre.
The energy label is F, which is inefficient. You can expect higher energy bills compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, 36.8% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not uncommon for a house built in 1970.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vinkhuizen-Noord