Vinkhuizen-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis energy-efficient terraced house on Saffierstraat sits in a quiet corner of Vinkhuizen-Noord. With an A++ label and a floor area of 131 m², it is a comfortable home with low running costs. The rent of €702 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €730, and supply is tight, homes here rent in about 20 days on average. For context, terraced houses in Groningen are a popular choice.
Vinkhuizen-Noord is a mixed urban area with around 6,000 residents. It has a high proportion of young adults and students, and a lively, diverse feel. Based on three reviews, opinions vary: one resident calls it "a very good neighbourhood" with "lots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!" Another notes that it "generally has an undeserved bad reputation" and is "safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." A third mentions crime and dangerous roundabouts, but the overall score is a solid 7.06 out of 10. For more, see the Vinkhuizen-Noord neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, you have an Aldi just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. A Lidl and a Jumbo are also within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen and De Hoeksteen are both a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by green spaces, a park is on your doorstep. For broader context, the municipality of Groningen offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Gruno Vastgoed B.V. and via Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Saffierstraat 15, 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
40 within 5 km
59 within 5 km
About Saffierstraat 15, Groningen
Yes, the rent of €702 is below the neighbourhood average of €730 and the median of €685. At €5.15 per m², it is also in line with the local average. Given the tight market, homes here rent in about 20 days, it represents good value for a well-insulated terraced house.
The home has an energy label A++, which is the highest rating. This means very low energy costs for heating and electricity, and a minimal environmental footprint. You can expect a comfortable indoor climate without high bills.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Buses in the area connect to the station and the city centre.
Vinkhuizen-Noord has a mix of households: about 23% are families with children, while many are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area has parks and playgrounds. Some residents mention a lively, sometimes noisy atmosphere, but also strong community spirit.
The listing does not specify parking, but as a terraced house with a plot of 85 m², there is likely space for a car on the property or on-street parking. The neighbourhood has a moderate car density, so finding a spot should be manageable.
The neighbourhood has a total of 191 recorded crimes, which is moderate for an urban area. Resident reviews are mixed: one mentions crime and dangerous roundabouts, while another says the area is generally safe. The overall review score of 7.06 suggests a reasonably safe environment.
You have several supermarkets within a five-minute walk: Aldi, Albert Heijn, Lidl, and Jumbo. A GP practice is 0.8 km away, and a restaurant is 0.8 km. For a library, it is 1 km. The city centre of Groningen is a short bus or cycle ride away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vinkhuizen-Noord
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