Vinkhuizen-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Opaalstraat sits in a part of Groningen that feels more suburban than city-centre. With 141 m² of living space and a 213 m² plot, it is a roomy home for a family or couple who want indoor and outdoor space without leaving the city. The price of €515,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €307,421, but you are getting a home that is 26% larger than the typical Vinkhuizen property and with an excellent A+ energy label. It is the most expensive of the 14 homes currently for sale in the area. For context, semi-detached houses in Groningen are not common, so this is a distinctive offering.
Vinkhuizen-Noord has a mixed reputation, but residents who have reviewed it give it a 7.06 out of 10. One resident calls it "A very good neighbourhood" and says there is "Lots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!" Another notes that "The neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." A third review mentions crime and dangerous roundabouts, so it is not without its issues. The area is densely built (address density 2882) and very urban, with a young population: nearly a third of residents are between 25 and 45. Only 23% of homes are owner-occupied, so this semi-detached house stands out in a neighbourhood of mostly rental properties. For more details, see the Vinkhuizen-Noord neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is sorted with an Aldi just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen is on your doorstep and De Hoeksteen is just as close. Secondary school pupils can walk to Leon van Gelder school in about ten minutes. The neighbourhood has plenty of green space, a park or public garden is just 0.1 km away, and a train station is 2.8 km from the home, which is a manageable cycle. For broader context, the municipality of Groningen offers all the cultural and recreational amenities you would expect from a student city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Steenhuis Makelaars Zuidhorn. The listing is available on multiple platforms.
Details of this home
Opaalstraat 148, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
Lots of crime in the neighbourhood. Many young people who are part of it. Dangerous roundabouts where many accidents happen.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a lot of greenery in Vinkhuizen. I find this important. In terms of shops and facilities, there is plenty available. However, as a woman, I don't go out on the street in the evening because things often happen in this neighbourhood.
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Data from Vinkhuizen-Noord
42 within 5 km
59 within 5 km
About Opaalstraat 148, Groningen
The asking price of €515,000 is 68% above the average asking price in Vinkhuizen-Noord (€307,421) and is the highest of the 14 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. However, this home is also 26% larger than the average (141 m² vs 112 m²) and has an A+ energy label, which is rare in an area where 36.8% of homes have a D or lower label. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value space and efficiency.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions "Lots of crime in the neighbourhood" and dangerous roundabouts, while another says the area "generally has an undeserved bad reputation" and is "generally safe". The CBS recorded 191 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita comparison it is hard to judge. It is a very urban area (address density 2882), which often correlates with higher crime rates.
The home has an A+ energy label, which is excellent. In Vinkhuizen-Noord, only 26.3% of homes have an A+ label, and 5.3% have an A label. This means heating costs will be low and the home is well-insulated. The property was built in 2009, so it meets modern building standards.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen (223 m) and De Hoeksteen (247 m). For secondary education, Leon van Gelder school is 726 m away, about a ten-minute walk. There are also special education schools nearby, such as SBO de Meerpaal (679 m) and (V)SO de Steiger (691 m).
The nearest train station is 2.8 km from the home. That is about a 35-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle.
Given the semi-detached house type, it is likely to have a private garden, but you would need to check the exact details with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vinkhuizen-Noord
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