A rental on Grotestraat
This rental home on Grotestraat sits in the middle of Almelo's Binnenstad Noord. 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 €1,008 a month, the rent sits 18% below the neighbourhood average of €1,223, which puts it on the keen side compared with other rental homes in Almelo.
Binnenstad Noord
Binnenstad Noord is a compact urban neighbourhood with a strong mix of ages: around 30% of residents are 65 or older, while a quarter are between 25 and 45. Most households are single people, making up 61% of the total, and the average household size is just 1.5. The housing stock is overwhelmingly rental, with only 30% owner-occupied homes. It is a neighbourhood where many people live alone, often in flats, and the streets have a steady, lived-in feel. Based on the available data, there are no resident reviews to draw on, so the picture here comes from the statistics rather than word of mouth. For a closer look at the area, the Binnenstad Noord neighbourhood page has more detail.
Life on the street
Grotestraat runs through the heart of the neighbourhood, so daily errands are short. The nearest supermarket, a Coop, is just around the corner, with a PLUS a ten-minute walk away. For schools, the Erasmus Lyceum secondary school is a couple of streets away, while Basisschool De Weier is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.6 km away, a manageable walk or short cycle for commuters. The area around the municipality of Almelo keeps most everyday needs within easy reach.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels: Direct Wonen and 123Wonen. The agent has not published full specifications for the property, so the listing is limited to the street and the rent.
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About Grotestraat, Almelo
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on the listing.
Is €1,008 a fair rent for this home?
The rent of €1,008 is 18% below the average rent of €1,223 for the neighbourhood. The median rent in Binnenstad Noord is €1,275, and available rentals range from €925 to €1,700. Without a floor area, it is not possible to compare the price per square metre, but the rent is clearly on the lower side of the local market.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Binnenstad Noord is a densely populated urban area with a high proportion of single-person households, around 61%. The age spread is broad, with a notable share of residents over 65. The housing stock is mostly rental, and the streets have a compact, central feel. It is a practical neighbourhood for those who want shops and services close by.
How close are the daily amenities?
The nearest supermarket, a Coop, is 388 metres away, and a PLUS is at 935 metres. For schools, the Erasmus Lyceum secondary school is 410 metres away, and Basisschool De Weier is 667 metres. The train station is 1.6 km from the street, so most daily needs are within a short walk.
