Blekerstraat
Schildersbuurt, Groningen
AreaA studio on Blekerstraat
This rental home on Blekerstraat sits in the Schildersbuurt, a lively corner of Groningen's Oud-West district. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €975 per month, the price sits in line with what you would expect for a rental in this part of the city. For a sense of what is available nearby, have a look at rental homes in Groningen.
The Schildersbuurt
Residents give the Schildersbuurt a warm welcome, scoring it 8.76 out of 10 across two reviews. One resident calls it a "nice neighbourhood", while another describes it as an "incredibly cosy fresh neighbourhood" where many young people live with relatively little nuisance. The same resident mentions nice bars in the area and a New Year's tradition of lighting a fire on the roundabout. The figures back this up: 44% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 77% of households are single-person. It is a youthful, sociable pocket of the city, as reflected in the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from Blekerstraat. The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, just 26 metres away, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets further. For school runs, the Nassauschool is a ten-minute walk, and the St. Michaëlschool is a similar distance. Older students have CSG Augustinus and the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium within reach. The train station is 1.3 km away, making trips out of the city straightforward. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen, a city known for its energy and student life.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Blekerstraat, Groningen
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Schildersbuurt scores 8.76 out of 10 from two resident reviews. One calls it a "nice neighbourhood", another an "incredibly cosy fresh neighbourhood" with young people and little nuisance. It is a youthful area: 44% of residents are aged 15 to 25 and 77% of households are single-person.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
The Coop is just 26 metres from Blekerstraat, so daily shopping is literally on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is 347 metres away and another is 553 metres, with a Jumbo at 663 metres. There are 47 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are nearby?
The Nassauschool is 693 metres away and the St. Michaëlschool is 744 metres, both primary schools. For secondary education, CSG Augustinus is 777 metres and the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is 862 metres. A further 80 schools lie within five kilometres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 km from Blekerstraat, a manageable distance for commuting or day trips. The exact route and time will depend on where in the street the home is, since the listing does not state a house number.
Is the price fair for this area?
At €975 per month, the rent is in line with what you would expect for a rental in the Schildersbuurt. Without a floor area or property type in the listing, it is not possible to judge the price per square metre or compare it directly with similar homes.
