Neighbourhood profile · Groningen

Nieuw-West, Groningen

Nieuw-West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €295.000, with 36% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 29,055 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€295.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€295.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-6% vs city · -26% vs NL

Owner-occupied

36%

-12% vs city · -37% 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

1965-1975

Number of homes

3.303

Energy labels in the area

Based on 9,970 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.9

Amenities

2.9

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.2

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 6% vs last year

Theft

12.6 per 1,000

Violence

5.0 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

29.055

Households

14.730

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 18%25–45: 27%45–65: 24%65+: 16%

Single-person

48%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

3.6 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.6 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 59 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 station5.2 km

Supermarket2.2 km

GP / Doctor1.8 km

Hospital7.2 km

Primary school1.0 km

Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool De Sterrensteen	Primary	2.0km	Satisfactory
De Hoeksteen	Primary	2.0km	Satisfactory
Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers	Primary	2.4km	Satisfactory
Reitdiepcollege voor Atheneum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	2.5km	—
Reitdiepcollege voor Atheneum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	2.7km	—