A room on Billitonstraat
This rental room on Billitonstraat sits in the Indische buurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord district. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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 room itself. At €800 per month, the rent sits 28% below the neighbourhood average of €1,117, which makes it a keen option compared with other listings here. For context, rooms in Groningen vary widely in price depending on size and location.
The Indische buurt
Residents give the Indische buurt a solid 7.87 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a "lovely neighbourhood", adding: "I feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible." Another calls it "safe and relaxing", noting "nice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." A third review is less complimentary, calling it a "deprived neighbourhood" with "generally low income". The mix of views reflects a diverse area, where most households are single people and the population skews young, with a large share of residents in their twenties and thirties. The Indische buurt neighbourhood is one of the older parts of the city, with a character shaped by its varied housing stock.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are just around the corner, while Albert Heijn and Lidl are a five-minute walk away. For school runs, IKC Borgman Ebbinge and De Kleine Wereld are both within a ten-minute walk, and Gomarus College Magnolia is a couple of streets away for secondary education. The area is well connected, with the train station a short distance away. The municipality of Groningen offers a compact urban setting where most amenities are within easy reach.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet.
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About Billitonstraat, Groningen
Is €800 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €800 is 28% below the average asking rent of €1,117 for rental properties in the Indische buurt. The median rent in the neighbourhood is €680, so this room sits above that, but below the average. Given the lack of floor area details, it is hard to compare on a per-square-metre basis, but the price is on the lower side of the local range.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Indische buurt scores 7.87 out of 10 from ten resident reviews. Some residents praise its diversity, safety and accessibility, while one describes it as a deprived area with low incomes. The population is mostly young adults and single-person households, giving the area a lively, student-friendly feel. It is close to the centre yet quiet, according to several reviews.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 kilometres from the street. That is roughly a fifteen-minute walk or a short cycle, depending on your pace. The area is also well served by local amenities, so you may not need to travel far for daily needs.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo and Aldi are both about 290 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn has two branches within about 500 to 560 metres, and Lidl is at roughly 580 metres. That gives you several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
Are there schools close by?
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. IKC Borgman Ebbinge, a primary school, is about 688 metres away, and De Kleine Wereld is at 800 metres. For secondary education, Gomarus College Magnolia is about 529 metres away, and Kamerlingh Onnes is at 817 metres.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price on the listing.
