Helpman, Groningen

Helpman Part of the Midden-Zuid district in Groningen. Home to 6,350 residents. €304k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 55/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 6,350 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €304k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 55/90
  • Composite grade: B
  • Crime rate: 48.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Groningen Europapark, 10 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Joseph Haydn-School, 369 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 85 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 51%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Helpman safe?

Helpman recorded 308 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 48.5 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Groningen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Helpman?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Helpman is €304k. Recent Groningen sale prices average 27% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €386k.

What schools are in Helpman?

The nearest primary school is Joseph Haydn-School, 369 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Helpman?

The nearest NS train station is Groningen Europapark, 10 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Herewegbuurt
  • Oranjebuurt
  • Grunobuurt
  • Oosterpoort

All Groningen rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.