Populierenlaan
Selwerd, Groningen
AreaA rental home on Populierenlaan
This listing on Populierenlaan in Groningen is a rental home in the Selwerd neighbourhood. 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 €940 per month, the rent sits 37% below the neighbourhood average of €1,502, which makes it a keen price compared with other rental homes in Groningen.
The Selwerd neighbourhood
Selwerd is a lively part of Groningen with a strong urban feel, given the high address density. The population is mostly young, with a third of residents aged between 15 and 25, and many single-person households. One resident describes it as a "beautiful neighbourhood close to the city", while another notes there is a shopping centre opposite, so "I always have something to see and never get bored". A third review is more neutral, mentioning "no cohesion". Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 7.24 out of 10. For more context, see the Selwerd neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Lidl is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and a PLUS within a ten-minute walk. There are several schools nearby, including the Gomarus College Magnolia secondary school and De Wegwijzer primary school, both within a short stroll. The train station is about a kilometre away, and a park or plantsoen is just around the corner for a bit of green. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Groningen.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Populierenlaan, Groningen
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
Is €940 a fair rent for this home?
The rent of €940 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €1,502, so it is on the low side for Selwerd. Rental homes in this area are typically let within about 9 days, which suggests demand is steady. Without a floor area or property type, it is hard to compare directly, but the price itself is notably below the local norm.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 1 kilometre from the property, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is well connected for a city like Groningen.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Selwerd is a densely populated area with a young demographic, many single-person households and a strong urban character. Residents give it an average score of 7.24 out of 10, with one praising it as a beautiful neighbourhood close to the city and another noting the convenience of the nearby shopping centre.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Lidl is about 165 metres away, with an Albert Heijn at 315 metres and a PLUS at 779 metres. Schools include Gomarus College Magnolia at 395 metres and De Wegwijzer primary school at 485 metres, so daily errands and school runs are within easy walking distance.
