A room on the Padangstraat
This listing on the Padangstraat in Groningen offers a room in the Indische buurt, a part of Oud-Noord. 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 home itself. At €680 per month, the rent sits 41% below the neighbourhood average of €1,153, which is keen for the area. For context, rooms in Groningen give an idea of what is available across the municipality.
The Indische buurt
The Indische buurt is an old neighbourhood with a generally low income, according to one resident. Another resident 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." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 7.87 out of 10. The area is home to many single-person households, with a large share of residents aged 25 to 45. The Indische buurt neighbourhood has its own character within Oud-Noord.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For bread and other essentials, the morning routine is straightforward. Primary school IKC Borgman Ebbinge is a ten-minute walk, while secondary school Gomarus College Magnolia is a similar distance. The train station is 1.3 km away, making trips out of the city straightforward. The municipality of Groningen covers the wider area around this street.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Padangstraat, Groningen
Is €680 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €680 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €1,153 for rental homes. The average price for a room in the area is €632, so this room sits slightly above that figure. Given the limited details in the listing, the price appears in line with what rooms typically go for here.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents describe the Indische buurt as diverse, safe and easily accessible, with one noting it is close to the centre but very quiet. Another calls it an old neighbourhood with a generally low income. The average review score is 7.87 out of 10, based on three reviews.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 km from the Padangstraat. That is roughly a fifteen-minute walk or a short cycle. The exact distance from the room itself may vary slightly because the listing does not state a house number.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo and Aldi are both about 190 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 412 metres away, and Ekoplaza is 523 metres. For daily shopping, the essentials are within easy reach on foot.
Are there schools close by?
Primary school IKC Borgman Ebbinge is 578 metres away, and De Kleine Wereld is 712 metres. For secondary education, Gomarus College Magnolia is 609 metres and Kamerlingh Onnes is 897 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
