Paddepoel-Zuid, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Weegschaalstraat sits in a leafy part of Paddepoel-Zuid, a neighbourhood that feels like a small town within Groningen. With 126 m² of living space, it's a good 26% larger than the average home in the area. The asking price of €425,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €332,500, but the extra space and energy label C help explain it. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Groningen vary widely in price.
Residents describe Paddepoel as a practical, familiar place. One says: "Living in Paddepoel feels to me like living in a small town within the city. Everything I need is close by: the shopping centre around the corner, the bus to the city centre at my doorstep, and the Zernike campus within walking distance." Another notes: "The shop is a 2-minute walk away and open until 10 PM, plus there are many other nice shops in the shopping centre." The area is a mix of students, families and older residents, with a high density of addresses (5,128 per km²) that makes it feel lively. Based on seven reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.04 out of 10. Read more about the neighbourhood Paddepoel-Zuid.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers (a five-minute walk) and De Pendinghe (a ten-minute walk). For secondary education, Kamerlingh Onnes (vmbo-tl, havo, vwo) is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Groningen keeps the area tidy, as one resident mentions: "The municipality regularly comes by to clean and tidy up."
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Slim. Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Weegschaalstraat 31, Groningen
Good · 7 residents
Living in Paddepoel feels to me like living in a small town within the city. Everything I need is close by: the shopping centre around the corner, the bus to the city centre at my doorstep, and the Zernike campus within walking distance. The neighbourhood is a mix of quiet and lively; during the day you hear children playing, and in the evenings it's often pleasantly busy around the shops. All sorts of people live here, from students to families and the elderly, which makes the area a bit chaotic but also very human. Sometimes it's a bit messy or you hear traffic, but that's part of the city. Overall, Paddepoel feels like a practical, familiar place where there's always something to do.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe shop is a 2-minute walk away and open until 10 PM, plus there are many other nice shops in the shopping centre. The municipality regularly comes by to clean and tidy up, and I have lovely neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot happens in the Paddepoel neighbourhood. Fortunately, I am less affected by it myself and I live in a nice location.
Auto-translated to English by AII haven't lived there very long yet, but from what I've seen so far it's always clean, the people are sociable and the accessibility to the shops is very good.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in this area for 28 years, moved once, the neighbourhood is unfortunately going downhill more and more, anyone is allowed to live here. The maintenance of the greenery could also be better, otherwise the plus points are that there are many amenities and everything is easily accessible, such as the city centre, shopping centre and the park.
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of misery and crime
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About Weegschaalstraat 31, Groningen
The asking price is above the neighbourhood median of €332,500 and the average of €373,292. However, this home is 26% larger than the typical home in Paddepoel-Zuid (126 m² vs 100 m²), which partly justifies the premium. The energy label C is average for the area. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the corner position.
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In the neighbourhood, 46.2% of homes have label A and 7.7% have A+, so label C is less efficient than many. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not the lowest possible.
Residents give it a 7.04 out of 10. They appreciate the greenery, the nearby shopping centre, and the mix of people. One says it feels like a small town within the city. Some note it can be a bit messy or busy around the shops, but overall it's described as practical and familiar.
The shopping centre with Albert Heijn and other shops is just around the corner. Several primary schools are within a five- to ten-minute walk. The Zernike campus is within walking distance, and the bus to the city centre stops nearby. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride.
The home has a plot of 123 m², which includes a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Paddepoel-Zuid