Neighbourhood profile · Groningen

Helpman e.o., Groningen

Helpman e.o. scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The area has 19,735 residents, with 55% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 July 2026

Housing Market

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€396.626

+6.2% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+7.5%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

76%

Median time on market

26 days

Market tension

1.8

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1945-1965

Number of homes

5.225

Energy labels in the area

Based on 7,390 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

3.5

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.2

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Theft

35.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

7.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

19.735

Households

10.995

Age distribution

0–15: 13%15–25: 14%25–45: 31%45–65: 23%65+: 19%

Single-person

55%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.6 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.6 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 49 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Groningen - Verlengde Hereweg

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station2.7 km

Supermarket1.1 km

GP / Doctor1.8 km

Hospital1.8 km

Primary school1.1 km

Daycare0.6 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Tamarisk	Primary	836m	Satisfactory
Joseph Haydn-School	Primary	873m	Satisfactory
Groningse Schoolvereniging	Primary	913m	Satisfactory
Bredero-School	Primary	956m	Satisfactory
Zernike College voor ATHENEUM HAVO MAVO VBO	Secondary	1.0km	—