Paddepoel-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis is a room for rent on Spicastraat in Groningen. 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 €618, the rent is 52% below the neighbourhood average of €1,276, which is keen compared to other rentals in the area. For context, rooms in Groningen vary widely in price.
Paddepoel-Noord is a lively and diverse neighbourhood, according to residents. 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." Another notes: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, it's nice and quiet and everything is easy to reach." A third resident is less positive: "it's nice being close to the shopping centre, but I don't feel very safe when I walk out of my house." These are based on five reviews. The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a large share of young adults. For more details, see the Paddepoel-Noord neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Lidl are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers and De Pendinghe. A GP practice and a park are also on your doorstep. The area is well connected by public transport, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Groningen.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Kamernet. The agent has not published full specs such as floor area, year of construction or energy label.
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About Spicastraat, Groningen
Yes, €618 is below the neighbourhood average rent of €1,276 for all rentals, and also slightly above the average room rent of €574 in the area. Given that the room is in a lively neighbourhood with good amenities, the price is keen.
Paddepoel-Noord is a 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. It has a high address density and is very urban.
The train station is 1.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 515 metres, just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Lidl are about 650 metres away, a couple of streets away.
Yes, several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, such as Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers (845 m) and De Pendinghe (871 m). Secondary education is about 1.1 km away.
Kamernet has published only the street and price.
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 | €335,430 | €326,140 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,371 | – |
| Rent price | €1,118 p/m | €1,069 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 | €417,793 | €377,671 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,266 | – |
| Rent price | €1,376 p/m | €1,308 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
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