A room in the Indische buurt
This is a room in a building from 1909 on the Padangstraat, in the Indische buurt district of Groningen. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the energy performance of the home. At €427 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average for rentals, which is €1,153. For context, rooms in Groningen give you an idea of what is available across the city.
The Indische buurt
The Indische buurt neighbourhood is an old part of town with a mix of incomes. Based on ten reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.87. One resident describes it as a "deprived neighbourhood" with generally low income, while another says: "I feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible." A third adds: "Nice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." The area is home to many single-person households, and the age profile leans towards people in their twenties and thirties.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo and Aldi are both just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For schools, IKC Borgman Ebbinge is a ten-minute walk, and Gomarus College Magnolia is a couple of streets away. The train station is 1.3 km from the home, which is a manageable walk or short cycle. The municipality of Groningen covers the wider area, with its range of amenities and services.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Maxx Groningen and through Pararius.
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Frequently asked questions
About Padangstraat 7A-3, Groningen
Is €427 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €427 is well below the average for rentals in the Indische buurt, which is €1,153. The average price per square metre for rentals in the neighbourhood is €12.52, and the average rental size is 90 m². This room is listed at 95 m², so the price is on the low side compared with the local market.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 km from the home. That is a walk of roughly fifteen to twenty minutes, or a short cycle. The exact route and time will depend on your pace and the path you take.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Indische buurt is an old neighbourhood with a diverse mix of residents. Based on ten reviews, it scores an average of 7.87. One resident calls it "deprived" with generally low income, while another says it is "very diverse, safe and easily accessible." A third appreciates the quiet and the nearby nature.
What shops are nearby?
The Jumbo and Aldi are both about 170 metres away, so just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is about 390 metres away, a five-minute walk. For organic options, the Ekoplaza is about 500 metres away. Daily groceries are easy to pick up on foot.
Are there schools close by?
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. IKC Borgman Ebbinge, a primary school, is about 550 metres away. Gomarus College Magnolia, a secondary school, is about 630 metres away. De Kleine Wereld, another primary school, is about 690 metres away.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Maxx Groningen has published only the street and price on Pararius.





