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Meerdorpen, Groningen

Meerdorpen scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €426.000, with 81% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 6,515 residents, with 58% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€426.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€426.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+36% vs city · +7% vs NL

Owner-occupied

81%

+98% vs city · +42% vs NL

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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

2015+

Number of homes

2.910

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,820 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.3

Amenities

3.5

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 56% vs last year

Theft

10.4 per 1,000

Violence

0.0 per 1,000

Vandalism

1.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

6.515

Households

3.710

Age distribution

0–15: 11%15–25: 18%25–45: 31%45–65: 21%65+: 18%

Single-person

58%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

5.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 48 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station5.3 km

Supermarket3.8 km

GP / Doctor3.2 km

Hospital6.6 km

Primary school0.6 km

Daycare0.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Driebond	Primary	704m	Satisfactory
Groningse Schoolvereniging	Primary	4.5km	Satisfactory
Joseph Haydn-School	Primary	4.6km	Satisfactory
Zernike College voor ATHENEUM HAVO MAVO VBO	Secondary	4.8km	—
IKC Borgman Oosterpoort	Primary	4.9km	Satisfactory

De Driebond

Primary · 704m

Satisfactory

Groningse Schoolvereniging

Primary · 4.5km

Satisfactory

Joseph Haydn-School

Primary · 4.6km

Satisfactory

Zernike College voor ATHENEUM HAVO MAVO VBO

Secondary · 4.8km

—

IKC Borgman Oosterpoort

Primary · 4.9km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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