A room on Venuslaan
This listing on Venuslaan in Groningen is a room for rent, and it sits in the Paddepoel-Noord neighbourhood. 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 €575 per month, the rent sits 18% below the neighbourhood average of €703, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, rooms in Groningen typically go for around €619 per month.
Paddepoel-Noord
Paddepoel-Noord is a mixed neighbourhood, and the reviews reflect that. One resident describes it as "a lively and diverse neighbourhood," noting the mix of backgrounds, ages and cultures, plus plenty of activities and facilities. Another says it's "nice and quiet and everything is easy to reach," with shops conveniently close and good public transport options. A third is less positive, mentioning that while it's nice being close to the shopping centre, they don't always feel safe when stepping out. Based on three reviews, the average score is 7.09 out of 10. The area is home to around 6,000 people, with a high share of single-person households. The Paddepoel-Noord neighbourhood has a strong student presence, which fits a room rental well.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the SPAR is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. A Lidl and another Albert Heijn are about a ten-minute walk further out. For schools, De Pendinghe primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers is. Secondary education is close too, with Kamerlingh Onnes. The train station is 1.7 km away, which is a manageable distance for getting around. The municipality of Groningen is well connected, and the neighbourhood's own reviews mention easy access to public transport.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet. The agent has not published full specifications for the property, so the listing is limited to the street name and the monthly rent.
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About Venuslaan, Groningen
Is €575 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €575 per month is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €703 for rental homes. For rooms specifically, the average in the area is €619 per month, so this room comes in under that figure. Given the limited information in the listing, the price appears to be on the low side compared with what's typically asked in Paddepoel-Noord.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Paddepoel-Noord scores an average of 7.09 out of 10 across five reviews. Residents describe it as lively and diverse, with a good mix of ages and cultures, plenty of activities and easy access to shops and public transport. One resident notes that busy traffic can be a downside, and another mentions feeling less safe at times. It's a mixed picture, but the positives around convenience and accessibility come through.
How close are the shops and schools?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 260 metres, with an Albert Heijn at 453 metres. A Lidl and another Albert Heijn are around 900 metres away. For schools, De Pendinghe primary school is at 646 metres, and the Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers is at 712 metres. Secondary education is available at Kamerlingh Onnes, which is 846 metres from the street.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.7 km from Venuslaan. That's a reasonable distance for walking if you're up for it, or a short cycle. The neighbourhood reviews also mention that public transport options are plentiful, which helps if you need to get around Groningen without a car.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price on the listing.
