Binnenstad-Zuid, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis room on Gelkingestraat is in the very centre of Groningen, in the lively Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €787, the rent is well below the neighbourhood average for rooms (€719) and for all rentals (€1,709), so it is keenly priced. See rooms in Groningen for more options.
Binnenstad-Zuid is the southern part of the city centre, packed with students and young people. Based on four reviews, residents give it a 7.63 average. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another: "There's the occasional stabbing here and there, but otherwise has everything you need. Lots of nice people and shops. Enjoy living here. Can be noisy at night though." A third notes: "Nice neighbourhood and almost everything within walking distance. The only pity is that there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood." The area is extremely urban, with 83% one-person households and a very high address density. For more context, see the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood.
Daily life here is compact. For groceries, Ekoplaza and Jumbo are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary school, St. Michaëlschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and Praedinius Gymnasium are also within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen provides all urban amenities; read more about the municipality of Groningen.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Gelkingestraat 39-15, Groningen
Yes, it is keen. The average rent for a room in Binnenstad-Zuid is €719, and the overall rental average is €1,709. At €787, this room is below the neighbourhood average for all rentals and slightly above the room average, but still competitive given the central location.
Binnenstad-Zuid is the southern city centre, very lively and student-dominated. Residents rate it 7.63 out of 10. They mention friendly people, everything within walking distance, but also occasional noise and little greenery. It is extremely urban with 83% one-person households.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Ekoplaza and Jumbo are 188 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 202 metres away, also a couple of streets away.
Yes, St. Michaëlschool (primary) is 447 metres away, a five-minute walk. Secondary schools H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and Praedinius Gymnasium are 499 and 558 metres away respectively.
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How residents experience their neighbourhood
People are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere's the occasional stabbing here and there, but otherwise has everything you need. Lots of nice people and shops. Enjoy living here. Can be noisy at night though.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood and almost everything within walking distance. The only pity is that there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice location in terms of all amenities. The station is nearby and within a few minutes' walk you are also at one of the markets or the Herestraat (centre). However, this is also where the red light district (my neighbourhood) is located, where there is a bit more crime. This is managed with preventive measures and police that are quick on their feet. Other than that, there are also beautiful old houses in this neighbourhood and I have a pleasant street in terms of neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe Praediniussingel in Groningen is a beautiful and quiet street with lots of greenery and beautiful architecture. It is a perfect place, you have all the necessary amenities thanks to the nearby Westerhaven. Even though it is close to the city, you don't experience the hustle and bustle of the city. The area is safe and clean, and there are several nice parks and shops in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €467,521 | €312,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,406 | – |
| Rent price | €1,709 p/m | €1,529 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
People are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIActually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis is a test experience with the neighbourhood that is long enough to meet the minimum length requirements for a good review.
Auto-translated to English by AIReally great! All amenities are within walking distance, including a small park. You're in the city centre in no time. Nothing to complain about really
Auto-translated to English by AIYoung and old live here. Lively neighbourhood with many cafes and restaurants and you can walk into the city centre in no time.
Auto-translated to English by AII have really enjoyed living here from the start. Young and old live here and it is very green. You can easily walk into the city centre and there are many eateries in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy and quiet. The park is easily accessible and the people in the area are friendly, but there is often litter on the streets, which is a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AII personally experience little cohesion in the neighbourhood. Nevertheless, it is a cosy spot, lots of nice houses, easily accessible. Just a bit lacking in green & not always very clean.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €443,036 | €330,271 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,874 | – |
| Rent price | €1,696 p/m | €1,554 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is always something to do. There are supermarkets and plenty of other shops, cafeterias, fresh bread from the bakery. Market once a week, a nice park with ponds for fishing.
Auto-translated to English by AIFine, it's safe to cycle home in the evening but it's not super either. And there is a huge piece of nature
Auto-translated to English by AIActually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything in the neighbourhood: shops, sports facilities, schools, community centres. So something for everyone.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a shopping centre opposite here so I always have something to see and never get bored
Auto-translated to English by AIVery beautiful neighbourhood in Groningen. Lots of facilities such as various schools, gym, playgrounds and plenty of supermarkets and other shops. What is unpleasant is that there is often rubbish next to the bins. Furthermore, the neighbourhood has many nice small parks and you are within no time in a quiet natural environment where you can enjoy walking, running, cycling etc. All in all, this neighbourhood is perfect for students but also for families and other city dwellers.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €416,764 | €377,908 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,259 | – |
| Rent price | €1,377 p/m | €1,318 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
Gelkingestraat 39-15, Groningen
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