Neighbourhood in Groningen
Binnenstad-West is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Groningen, in the district Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 11 hectares, of which 10 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00140003. The postcode area is 9718AC-9718JB.
One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.1. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Pleasant neighbourhood within walking distance of the bustling city centre'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Binnenstad-West has 1.740 residents. Of these, 53,7% are men and 46,0% are women. Most residents are 15 to 25 years (43,1%). The other age groups are 37,1% for '25 to 45 years', 9,2% for '45 to 65 years', 8,9% for '65 years or older' and 1,4% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 85,9% is unmarried, 8,6% is married, 3,2% is divorced and 2,0% is widowed. 1.200 residents originate from the Netherlands, 305 come from Europe and 235 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.410 households in Binnenstad-West. 80,9% of these are single-person households, 16,7% households without children and 2,5% households with children. The average household size is 1,2 persons.
In Binnenstad-West there are 1.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €27.900, which is €7.900 (22%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.700, which is €3.500 (12%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Binnenstad-West are highly educated. 48,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 47,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 4,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 1.740 residents, around 61% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.061 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Binnenstad-West, 16% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 150 people receive this benefit.
In Binnenstad-West there are 1.058 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €278.000. Of these, around 90% are occupied and 10% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 87% rental homes and 13% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 13% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 72% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Binnenstad-West are 1700-1900 (28%) and 1980-1990 (21%).
There are currently 3 homes for sale in Binnenstad-West. The most recently listed home is Verlengde Visserstraat 13 by 't Huis van Groningen Makelaars I Buitengewoon op Funda. Over the past year, 13 homes were sold in Binnenstad-West. On average, a home was sold within 24 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Binnenstad-West over the past year was €527.231. This is 90% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €278.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.924.
There are 9 homes for rent in Binnenstad-West. The most recent home is Westersingel 5A, offered by Gruno Vastgoed B.V. op Vastgoed Nederland. Over the past year, 92 homes were let in Binnenstad-West. On average, a listing was let within 25 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Binnenstad-West over the past year was €1.393 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €10 per month.
In Binnenstad-West there are 1.007 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (35%), A (25%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Binnenstad-West uses 1.840 kWh of electricity per year. This is 35% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 850 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 34% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
I think it's a nice neighbourhood to live in. It's quiet, yet you're within a 5-minute walk of the city centre or Noordeplantsoen. However, I think it's more of a neighbourhood for students or couples. I wouldn't raise my children here. It's too busy for that!
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 52% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (87%).
A rental home in Binnenstad-West cost an average of €1,192 per month (€13 per m²).
Buurt Binnenstad-West has 1,740 residents. The largest age group is 15 to 25 years (43%). Notably, 81% of the households are single-person households.
The housing supply in Binnenstad-West is remarkably efficient: 68% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 850 m³ per year.
From Binnenstad-West you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.2 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 1.2 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 3 homes for sale and 14 homes for rent in Binnenstad-West. The market here is fast: a home for sale is listed for an average of just 16 days.
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