A room in the Indische buurt
This is a room for rent on the Padangstraat in Groningen, in the Indische buurt. 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 €427 per month, the rent sits well below the average for rooms in Groningen, which is a notable difference.
The Indische buurt
The Indische buurt neighbourhood is an old part of Groningen with a mixed character. Based on three reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.87 out of 10. 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 a large share of residents are between 25 and 45 years old.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo and Aldi are just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For school runs, IKC Borgman Ebbinge is a five-minute walk, and Gomarus College Magnolia is a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around straightforward. The municipality of Groningen covers the wider area, with plenty of amenities within reach.
Source
At the time of writing the room is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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Frequently asked questions
About Padangstraat, Groningen
Is €427 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €427 is about 63% below the average for rooms in the Indische buurt, which stands at €632 per month. The listing does not state a floor area, so it is not possible to compare the price per square metre. The rent is clearly on the low side compared with other rooms in the neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents give the Indische buurt an average score of 7.87 out of 10. One resident calls it a "deprived neighbourhood" with generally low income, while another says it is "very diverse, safe and easily accessible." A third mentions "lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." The area has many single-person households and a large share of residents aged 25 to 45.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 km from the Padangstraat, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other parts of Groningen and beyond without needing a car.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo and Aldi are both about 190 metres away, so just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is 412 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is 523 metres away. For most daily groceries, you would not need to go far.
Are there schools close by?
IKC Borgman Ebbinge, a primary school, is 578 metres away. Gomarus College Magnolia, a secondary school, is 609 metres away. There are also several other primary and secondary schools within a short walk, including De Kleine Wereld and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their website.
