Helpman

Helpman, Groningen – “Helpman top buurt”

Neighbourhood in Groningen

8.4
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Helpman has 6,145 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 3,494 homes in HelpmanCurrently there are 52 for sale and 13 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in HelpmanBased on registered homes

Helpman is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Groningen, in the district Midden-Zuid The neighbourhood has a total area of 59 hectares, of which 59 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00140604. The postcode area is 9721AB-9722XE.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.4. They describe it as 'Helpman top buurt' and 'Mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Helpman has 6.145 residents. Of these, 49,0% are men and 51,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (38,6%). The other age groups are 19,8% for '45 to 65 years', 19,2% for '15 to 25 years', 13,3% for '65 years or older' and 9,2% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 73,1% is unmarried, 17,2% is married, 7,5% is divorced and 2,2% is widowed. 4.610 residents originate from the Netherlands, 735 come from Europe and 805 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 4.020 households in Helpman. 65,8% of these are single-person households, 20,4% households without children and 13,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Helpman there are 5.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €41.700, which is €500 (1%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.900, which is €2.000 (6%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Helpman are highly educated. 55,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 32,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 12,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 6.145 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.486 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Helpman, 20% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 720 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Helpman there are 3.494 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €304.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. In Helpman there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 49% rental homes and 51% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 50% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 29% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Helpman are 1925-1950 (33%) and 1950-1970 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Helpman. The most recently listed home is Verlengde Hereweg 91D by ben-s.nl op Funda. No homes were sold in Helpman over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Helpman. The most recent home is Helper Westsingel 41, offered by Nova Vastgoed. No homes were let in Helpman over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Helpman.

Energy

In Helpman there are 2.751 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (22%), A (21%) and D (12%). On average, an address in Helpman uses 1.860 kWh of electricity per year. This is 27% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 840 m³ per year, is 5% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Tressenplaats
  • Helperveste
  • Van Ittersumstraat
  • Helper Westsingel
  • Waldeck-Pyrmontplein
  • De Savornin Lohmanplein
  • Waldeck-Pyrmontstraat
  • Mozartstraat
  • Van Royenlaan
  • Rengersstraat
  • Bosch van Rosenthalstraat
  • Van Starkenborghstraat
  • Boutenspad
  • Verlengde Hereweg
  • Groenesteinlaan
  • Wagnersingel
  • De Ranitzstraat
  • Helper Molenstraat
  • Helperplein
  • Goeman Borgesiuslaan
  • Coendersweg
  • Helper Kerkstraat
  • Van Schendelstraat
  • Van Imhoffstraat
  • Emmastraat
  • De Savornin Lohmanlaan
  • Bachkade
  • Hora Siccamasingel
  • Moddermanlaan
  • Helper Oostsingel
  • Dr. D. Bosstraat
  • Van Panhuysstraat
  • Van Iddekingeweg
  • Helper Brink
  • Van Houtenlaan
  • De Sitterstraat
  • Helper Weststraat
  • Brinklaan
  • Jullensstraat

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
2,7 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
2,2 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
0,5 km

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8.4
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Experiences of Helpman

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9.8
Koen Kaman
Living together · Apartment
21-07-2026
Helpman top buurt

Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp

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7.1
Jelmer
Student · Apartment
13-02-2025
Mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community

I have almost no contact with neighbours. There are three supermarkets within walking distance. Other amenities are also nearby. To get to the city centre, it's always a 15-minute bike ride, which is a shame.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
2,645Single-person households
820Households without children
555Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€36,900 P.A.average per resident6% above the national average
€41,700 P.A.average per income recipient1% below the national average
86%of the employed are in paid employment
14%of the employed are self-employed
73%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Helpman
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Helpman

Sale price · Q4 2026
€401.340
average▲ 15,1%
€385.000
median▲ 18,5%
10 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.145
average▲ 1,9%
€4.396
median▲ 11,7%
-36% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
30 days ▲ 7,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
327
sales in the past year
86 m²
average living area
-36%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
21 days ▼ 50,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
87
lettings in the past year
87 m²
average living area
-47%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Helpman
840
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Helpman
1.860
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Helpman

What does the housing stock in Helpman look like?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 61% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (81%).

How much does a home cost in Helpman?

Over the past year a home for sale in Helpman was listed for an average of €336,652 (€4,000 per m²). That is 36% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 15%.

What is the average rent in Helpman?

A rental home in Helpman cost an average of €1,137 per month (€17 per m²). That is 47% below the national average.

Who lives in Helpman?

Buurt Helpman has 6,145 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (39%). Notably, 66% of the households are single-person households.

Which amenities are close to Helpman?

From Helpman you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 2.2 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Helpman?

Right now you will find 52 homes for sale and 13 homes for rent in Helpman.

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