A compact room in Coendersborg
This is a room for rent on Goeman Borgesiuslaan in Groningen, a practical base for a student or young professional. At €715 a month, the rent sits about 17% below the neighbourhood average of €860, which is keen for the area. The room is part of the social housing stock, so it is aimed at those who qualify. For context, rooms in Groningen vary widely in price, and this one is on the affordable side.
The Coendersborg neighbourhood
The Coendersborg neighbourhood is a settled, mixed area south of the city centre. Around half of households are single people, and a quarter are families with children, so the streets have a calm, residential feel. The age spread is broad, with a good number of older residents alongside students and young workers. It is a quiet pocket of Groningen, with green spaces and a local shopping street within easy reach. The area is well served by public transport, with the main station about 1.7 km away.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner, about 600 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. The Groningse Schoolvereniging primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Joseph Haydn-School is about a kilometre out. For secondary education, Zernike College is roughly 1.2 km from the room. The train station is a short cycle or a longer walk, making trips into the centre straightforward. The municipality of Groningen is a compact city, so most amenities are within a few kilometres.
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The 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.
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About Goeman Borgesiuslaan 503, Groningen
Is €715 a fair price for this room?
The rent is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €860, which makes it a keen price for the area. The room is 22 m², which is smaller than the average rental in Coendersborg, but the price reflects that. Given the social housing status, the rent is set at a level that is accessible for those who qualify.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. This means the home is designed to keep energy costs relatively low, though the exact costs depend on your usage. The label is an official registration, so it is a reliable indicator of the home's energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Poiesz, about 600 metres away, so you can walk there in a few minutes. An Albert Heijn is about 1.2 km away, and a Jumbo is roughly 1.6 km out. For a wider choice, there are 37 supermarkets within 5 km, so you are never far from a shop.
What schools are nearby?
The Groningse Schoolvereniging primary school is about 900 metres away, and the Joseph Haydn-School is around 1 km. For secondary education, Zernike College is about 1.2 km from the room. There are also several other schools within a short distance, so options are plentiful.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 1.7 km from the room. That is a manageable walk of around 20 minutes, or a short cycle. It makes getting to the city centre or further afield straightforward, without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Coendersborg is a residential area with a mix of single-person households and families. Around half of households are single people, and a quarter have children, so it is a quiet, settled place. The age profile is broad, with a notable share of older residents, which adds to the calm atmosphere.
