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Paddepoel-Zuid, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis listing on Wilgenlaan in Groningen is for a room in the Paddepoel-Zuid 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 €750 per month, the rent is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €915, which is keen compared with other rooms in Groningen.
Paddepoel-Zuid is a lively, mixed neighbourhood where students, families and older people live side by side. One resident says: "Living 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." Another adds: "The shop is a 2-minute walk away and open until 10 PM, plus there are many other nice shops in the shopping centre." A third notes: "Quite a lot happens in the Paddepoel neighbourhood. Fortunately, I am less affected by it myself and I live in a nice location." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.04 out of 10. Most households are single people, and there is a mix of ages, with a third of residents between 25 and 45. For more on the Paddepoel-Zuid neighbourhood, see the dedicated page.
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a PLUS a couple of streets away and a SPAR a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers, is just around the corner, and there are several other primary schools within a short walk. For secondary education, Kamerlingh Onnes (vmbo-tl, havo, vwo) is a five-minute walk. The Zernike campus is within walking distance, and the train station is 1.5 km away. The municipality of Groningen is responsible for the area, and you can read more about the municipality of Groningen on its page.
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Details of this home
About Wilgenlaan, Groningen
The rent is €750 per month, which is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €915 for rental homes. This makes it a keen price compared with other rooms in Groningen. The listing does not state the floor area, so it is not possible to compare the price per square metre.
Paddepoel-Zuid is a mixed neighbourhood with students, families and older residents. One resident says it feels like a small town within the city, with everything close by. Another mentions the shop is a 2-minute walk away and open until 10 PM. The neighbourhood scores 7.04 out of 10 based on three reviews.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 334 metres, so just around the corner. A PLUS is at 578 metres, and a SPAR at 774 metres. There are also Lidl and another Albert Heijn within about a kilometre.
Yes, the nearest primary school is Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers at 234 metres. There are several other primary schools within a short walk, and Kamerlingh Onnes secondary school is at 602 metres.
The train station is 1.5 km away. The Zernike campus is within walking distance, and the bus to the city centre is at your doorstep, according to a resident.
Kamernet has published only the street and price on Kamernet.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Living 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 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 AII haven't lived there very long yet, but from what I've seen so far it's always clean, the people are sociable and the accessibility to the shops is very good.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in this area for 28 years, moved once, the neighbourhood is unfortunately going downhill more and more, anyone is allowed to live here. The maintenance of the greenery could also be better, otherwise the plus points are that there are many amenities and everything is easily accessible, such as the city centre, shopping centre and the park.
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of misery and crime
Auto-translated to English by AIPros: Great place to live as a student, 5 minutes from the centre. Actually, you can reach everything within 10 minutes by bike. Cons: Average age seems quite high here. Lots of elderly people and few starters. And in the evenings, there seems to be relatively more crime here compared to other neighbourhoods in Groningen.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €344,750 | €332,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,466 | – |
| Rent price | €915 p/m | €933 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 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 | €1,377 p/m | €1,318 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
Wilgenlaan, Groningen
