Vinkhuizen-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis listing on Briljantstraat is for a room in a shared house. 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 home itself. At €550 a month, the rent is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €730, which is a keen price for a room in this area. For context, rooms in Groningen vary widely in price.
Vinkhuizen-Noord is a lively, diverse area with around 6,000 residents. Many households are single-person, and there is a mix of ages, with a notable student population. The neighbourhood has a reputation that some say is undeserved, one resident calls it "a very good neighbourhood" with "lots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!" Another notes that "the area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." However, a third review mentions "lots of crime in the neighbourhood" and dangerous roundabouts. Based on four reviews, opinions are mixed. The area is densely built up with a mix of flats and houses, and the Vinkhuizen-Noord neighbourhood has a strong urban feel.
For daily groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, with SPAR, Aldi, Albert Heijn and Lidl all within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Portalis (secondary special education) is a couple of streets away, and primary schools De Sterrensteen and De Hoeksteen are within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has plenty of green space, a park or public garden is on your doorstep. The train station is 2.8 km away, so cycling is the easiest way to get around. The municipality of Groningen offers all the amenities of a city centre within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the room is listed through several channels, including Kamernet, Direct Wonen and Gruno Vastgoed B.V. The agent has not published full property details, so the information here is based on the street and neighbourhood.
Details of this home
Briljantstraat, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
Lots of crime in the neighbourhood. Many young people who are part of it. Dangerous roundabouts where many accidents happen.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a lot of greenery in Vinkhuizen. I find this important. In terms of shops and facilities, there is plenty available. However, as a woman, I don't go out on the street in the evening because things often happen in this neighbourhood.
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About Briljantstraat, Groningen
The agent has published only the street and price on Kamernet, Direct Wonen and Gruno Vastgoed B.V.
Yes, €550 is 25% below the neighbourhood average rent of €730 for rental properties, and below the average room price of €618 in Vinkhuizen-Noord. It is a keen price compared to other rooms in the area.
Rooms in Vinkhuizen-Noord are rented quickly, on average within 20 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you are interested, the room may not stay available for long.
Reviews are mixed. One resident mentions "lots of crime" and dangerous roundabouts, while another says the area is "generally safe" and has an undeserved bad reputation. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 191, which is relatively high for the area.
Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner (560 m), and SPAR, Aldi, Albert Heijn and Lidl are all within a ten-minute walk. There are also several schools within walking distance, including Portalis and primary schools De Sterrensteen and De Hoeksteen.
The train station is 2.8 km from the neighbourhood, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a 35-minute walk.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vinkhuizen-Noord