Paddepoel-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a room on Plutolaan in Groningen, available to rent for €650 per month. 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. The rent is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €1,080, which is keen for a room in this area. For context, see rooms in Groningen.
Based on five reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.09. One resident says: "Different kinds of people live in my neighbourhood with diverse backgrounds and from various cultures. Also a good mix in terms of ages. There are plenty of activities and facilities. And the neighbourhood is easily accessible. However, busy traffic is sometimes a downside. There is enough green space in my neighbourhood and the maintenance is reasonably good." Another resident says: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, it's nice and quiet and everything is easy to reach. Shops are conveniently close and there are plenty of public transport options. Schools in the area are also easy to reach and not too far." A third resident notes: "it's nice being close to the shopping centre, but I don't feel very safe when I walk out of my house." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (71%) and a large share of residents aged 15-45 (54%). Learn more about the Paddepoel-Noord neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, a SPAR is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary schools, De Pendinghe is a five-minute walk away, and the School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Dr Bekenkamp is also within walking distance. Secondary education is close too, with Kamerlingh Onnes (vmbo-tl, havo, vwo). The neighbourhood is well connected by public transport, and the train station is 1.7 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Groningen.
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About Plutolaan, Groningen
Kamernet has published only the street and price on their site.
The rent of €650 is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €1,080 for rental properties, which is keen for a room. However, without the floor area, it is not possible to compare the price per square metre.
Paddepoel-Noord is a lively and diverse neighbourhood with a mix of ages and cultures. Residents appreciate the facilities, green spaces and accessibility, though some mention busy traffic and safety concerns. The area has many single-person households and a large student population.
A SPAR supermarket is 90 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 457 metres away. Primary schools within walking distance include De Pendinghe (601 m) and the Dr Bekenkamp school (685 m). Secondary school Kamerlingh Onnes is 797 metres away.
The train station is 1.7 km from the neighbourhood, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Different kinds of people live in my neighbourhood with diverse backgrounds and from various cultures. Also a good mix in terms of ages. There are plenty of activities and facilities. And the neighbourhood is easily accessible. However, busy traffic is sometimes a downside. There is enough green space in my neighbourhood and the maintenance is reasonably good.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice neighbourhood, it's nice and quiet and everything is easy to reach. Shops are conveniently close and there are plenty of public transport options. Schools in the area are also easy to reach and not too far.
Auto-translated to English by AIit's nice being close to the shopping centre, but I don't feel very safe when I walk out of my house.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is fine, amenities are close by and buses run regularly. Safety is a bit of an issue; I haven't experienced any trouble myself, but the things you read in the news are sometimes alarming... Maybe it could be solved with more police (especially in the evenings and at night) on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, but you see little cohesion among the residents. Shopping centre nearby and for those who study, the University is within cycling distance and Hanze can be reached by bike within 2 minutes. There is also a bus stop a 2-minute walk away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €336,326 | €350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,051 | – |
| Rent price | €1,080 p/m | €1,111 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €9 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
There is a shopping centre opposite here so I always have something to see and never get bored
Auto-translated to English by AINeutral. No cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIDifferent kinds of people live in my neighbourhood with diverse backgrounds and from various cultures. Also a good mix in terms of ages. There are plenty of activities and facilities. And the neighbourhood is easily accessible. However, busy traffic is sometimes a downside. There is enough green space in my neighbourhood and the maintenance is reasonably good.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in Paddepoel feels to me like living in a small town within the city. Everything I need is close by: the shopping centre around the corner, the bus to the city centre at my doorstep, and the Zernike campus within walking distance. The neighbourhood is a mix of quiet and lively; during the day you hear children playing, and in the evenings it's often pleasantly busy around the shops. All sorts of people live here, from students to families and the elderly, which makes the area a bit chaotic but also very human. Sometimes it's a bit messy or you hear traffic, but that's part of the city. Overall, Paddepoel feels like a practical, familiar place where there's always something to do.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe shop is a 2-minute walk away and open until 10 PM, plus there are many other nice shops in the shopping centre. The municipality regularly comes by to clean and tidy up, and I have lovely neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice neighbourhood, it's nice and quiet and everything is easy to reach. Shops are conveniently close and there are plenty of public transport options. Schools in the area are also easy to reach and not too far.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot happens in the Paddepoel neighbourhood. Fortunately, I am less affected by it myself and I live in a nice location.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful neighbourhood close to the city
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €326,370 | €324,259 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,310 | – |
| Rent price | €1,015 p/m | €1,035 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is always something to do. There are supermarkets and plenty of other shops, cafeterias, fresh bread from the bakery. Market once a week, a nice park with ponds for fishing.
Auto-translated to English by AIFine, it's safe to cycle home in the evening but it's not super either. And there is a huge piece of nature
Auto-translated to English by AIActually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything in the neighbourhood: shops, sports facilities, schools, community centres. So something for everyone.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a shopping centre opposite here so I always have something to see and never get bored
Auto-translated to English by AIVery beautiful neighbourhood in Groningen. Lots of facilities such as various schools, gym, playgrounds and plenty of supermarkets and other shops. What is unpleasant is that there is often rubbish next to the bins. Furthermore, the neighbourhood has many nice small parks and you are within no time in a quiet natural environment where you can enjoy walking, running, cycling etc. All in all, this neighbourhood is perfect for students but also for families and other city dwellers.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €416,764 | €377,908 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,259 | – |
| Rent price | €1,374 p/m | €1,318 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
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