
Neighbourhood in Groningen
Rivierenbuurt is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Groningen, in the district Oud-Zuid The neighbourhood has a total area of 56 hectares, of which 55 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00140103. The postcode area is 9725AA-9726AE.
Six residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.8. They describe it as 'Surroundings', 'Houses near the central station' and 'Top location'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: safety, amenities, accessibility receive high ratings, while greenery and education are mentioned as weak points.
Rivierenbuurt has 4.695 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (36,4%). The other age groups are 31,4% for '15 to 25 years', 13,7% for '45 to 65 years', 13,2% for '65 years or older' and 5,1% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 80,6% is unmarried, 11,7% is married, 5,4% is divorced and 2,3% is widowed. 3.365 residents originate from the Netherlands, 615 come from Europe and 720 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 3.460 households in Rivierenbuurt. 73,0% of these are single-person households, 20,2% households without children and 6,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,3 persons.
In Rivierenbuurt there are 4.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €29.800, which is €6.000 (17%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.500, which is €1.700 (6%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Rivierenbuurt are highly educated. 46,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 42,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 11,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 4.695 residents, around 62% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.911 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Rivierenbuurt, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 550 people receive this benefit.
In Rivierenbuurt there are 2.679 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €269.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 74% rental homes and 26% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 26% privately owned, 34% owned by housing associations and 39% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Rivierenbuurt are 1950-1970 (28%) and 1925-1950 (27%).
There are currently 25 homes for sale in Rivierenbuurt. The most recently listed home is Berkelstraat 3 by Brandsma & De Jong. Over the past year, 115 homes were sold in Rivierenbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 31 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Rivierenbuurt over the past year was €308.248. This is 15% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €269.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.853.
There are 3 homes for rent in Rivierenbuurt. The most recent home is Rabenhauptstraat 24, offered by Gruno Vastgoed B.V. op Vastgoed Nederland. Over the past year, 116 homes were let in Rivierenbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 23 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Rivierenbuurt over the past year was €991 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €4 per month.
In Rivierenbuurt there are 2.492 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (27%), C (24%) and B (19%). On average, an address in Rivierenbuurt uses 1.820 kWh of electricity per year. This is 35% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 880 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 31% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
The neighbourhood isn't really green. There are many houses close together, despite that it is a relatively accessible neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's close and just far enough from the centre that you're in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood, but you can easily find the bustling centre within 5 minutes. This will only get better when the new station is finished.
Auto-translated to English by AIStation nearby, pub/terrace nearby, supermarket within walking distance and city centre also 5 minutes by bike. But the street is busy with traffic. Other than that, there are many students/young professionals living here, so there's almost never any trouble with crime (once a man was in our garden stealing empty crates of beer), but there can be some noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood to live in! Within walking distance of the city and yet green spaces nearby. Pleasant to live in both as a student and as parents with young children!
Auto-translated to English by AIthis is a very nice neighbourhood to live in. everything is within walking distance and cafe de klikspaan in the middle of the neighbourhood is a nice meeting point. the plus is also a nice shop.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 54% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (96%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Rivierenbuurt was listed for an average of €302,614 (€3,793 per m²).
A rental home in Rivierenbuurt cost an average of €922 per month (€16 per m²).
Residents give Rivierenbuurt a 6.8 out of 10 based on 6 reviews. The strongest score is for safety (9.0), the weakest for education (4.8).
Buurt Rivierenbuurt has 4,695 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (36%). Notably, 73% of the households are single-person households.
From Rivierenbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.3 km, a railway station at 1.1 km, a primary school at 0.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 27 homes for sale and 13 homes for rent in Rivierenbuurt.