Neighbourhood profile · Groningen

Noordwest, Groningen

Noordwest scores 3.3 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The area has 19,605 residents, with 69% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.3

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

1965-1975

Number of homes

3.428

Energy labels in the area

Based on 8,850 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.3/ 5

Safety

2.6

Amenities

3.4

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

19.605

Households

12.710

Age distribution

0–15: 11%15–25: 27%25–45: 30%45–65: 16%65+: 16%

Single-person

69%

Avg. household

1.5

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.7 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

LoudAverage 61 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers	Primary	1.8km	Satisfactory
De Wegwijzer	Primary	1.9km	Satisfactory
De Pendinghe	Primary	2.0km	Satisfactory
Reitdiepcollege voor Atheneum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	2.1km	—
Openbare Basisschool De Sterrensteen	Primary	2.1km	Satisfactory