A room with history on the Kraneweg
This room on the Kraneweg sits in a lively part of Groningen, in a building that dates back to 1896. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the street and the neighbourhood rather than the home's efficiency. At €673 per month, the rent sits well below the average for the area, which makes it a keen option for a student or young professional. For context, rooms in Groningen show a range of prices, and this one is on the affordable side.
Life in the Schildersbuurt
The Schildersbuurt neighbourhood is a cosy, lively area on the edge of the city, according to two residents who rate it highly. One says: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, but I do think there should be more places for the hanging out youth." Another describes it as "Incredibly cosy fresh neighbourhood. You notice that many young people live here but there is relatively little nuisance." The area is mostly single-person households, with a strong presence of people in their twenties and thirties, giving it a youthful, energetic feel.
Daily life on the street
For daily errands, the Coop is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are a five-minute walk away. The Nassauschool primary school is a five-minute walk, while the St. Michaëlschool is a bit further, and CSG Augustinus for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The train station is about 1.3 km away, making trips out of the city straightforward. The municipality of Groningen offers a compact urban setting where most amenities are within easy reach.
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About Kraneweg 4B-K4, Groningen
Is €673 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €673 is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €1,210, which makes it a keen price for the area. The room is part of the social housing sector, which often comes with lower rents. Given the average time to rent in the Schildersbuurt is 14 days, this room is likely to attract interest quickly.
What is the energy label for this property?
The agent has not published this detail, so it is not possible to say how efficient the home is. This is a factor to consider when budgeting for energy costs, but no specific label is available.
How big is the room?
The floor area is listed as 134 m², which is 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 260 m². This is a substantial space for a room, likely offering more room than typical student accommodation. The exact layout is not described in the listing.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Schildersbuurt is described by residents as cosy and lively, with many young people and relatively little nuisance. One resident mentions a nice tradition of a fire on the roundabout at New Year's. The area has a high proportion of single-person households, and most residents are between 15 and 45 years old.
How close are the shops and schools?
The nearest supermarket, a Coop, is just around the corner at 237 metres, with an Albert Heijn and Jumbo within about 500 metres. The Nassauschool primary school is 483 metres away, and the St. Michaëlschool is 743 metres. For secondary education, CSG Augustinus is 878 metres from the home.
Is the train station nearby?
The train station is 1.3 km from the home, which is roughly a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for trips to other parts of the city or further afield.
