A room on the Goudlaan
This rental room on the Goudlaan sits in Vinkhuizen-Noord, a neighbourhood in the west of Groningen. 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 €700 a month, the rent sits 13% below the neighbourhood average of €807, which puts it on the keen side for the area. For context, rooms in Groningen typically vary in price depending on size and location.
Vinkhuizen-Noord
Vinkhuizen-Noord is a mixed neighbourhood with around 5,955 residents, many of them single-person households. The reviews here are varied: one resident calls it "A very good neighbourhood" and mentions "Lots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!", while another describes it as "Criminal" and points to "Lots of crime in the neighbourhood." A third review, titled "Vinkitown, a place full of wannabes and crazies, but well-stocked with shops and greenery," says "The neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." Based on four reviews, the average score is 7.06. The Vinkhuizen-Noord neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents between 25 and 45.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, with the Albert Heijn, Aldi, Lidl and SPAR all within a short walk. For school runs, the primary school De Sterrensteen is a ten-minute walk away, and De Hoeksteen is a similar distance. The train station is 2.8 km away, so a bike ride or bus trip gets you into the centre of Groningen. The municipality of Groningen offers a full range of amenities, from parks to cultural venues, all within easy reach.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Gruno Vastgoed B.V. The agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Goudlaan, Groningen
Is €700 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €700 is 13% below the average of €807 for rental homes in Vinkhuizen-Noord. The median rent in the neighbourhood is €690, so this room sits slightly 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 in line with what rooms in the area typically go for.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Vinkhuizen-Noord has around 5,955 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 61%. Reviews are mixed: some residents praise the cosy neighbourly contact, while others mention crime and dangerous roundabouts. One review notes the area is "generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." The average review score is 7.06 out of 10.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is the Jumbo at 666 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. The Albert Heijn, Aldi, Lidl and SPAR are all within 750 metres, so you have several options for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest school is Portalis, a secondary special education school, at 621 metres. The primary schools De Sterrensteen and De Hoeksteen are both around 760-780 metres away. There are 66 schools within 5 km, so options for different levels of education are plentiful.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 2.8 km from the Goudlaan. That is a manageable distance by bike or a short bus ride, making it feasible to commute to other parts of Groningen or beyond.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Gruno Vastgoed B.V. has published only the street and price on Pararius.
