Noordwest, Groningen

Noordwest scores 3.3 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €260.000. The area has 19,025 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

€

Avg. WOZ value

€260.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€260.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

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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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Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

6.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

4.1 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

5.5 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

LoudAverage 60 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station2.0 km

Supermarket1.0 km

GP / Doctor0.8 km

Hospital4.0 km

Primary school1.0 km

Daycare0.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

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

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

Source: DUO 2024

Housing Market

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

3.390

Avg. gas usage

770 m³/year

Avg. electricity

1.890 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

19.025

Households

12.220

Single-person

69%

Avg. household size

1.5

Age distribution

11%

26%

30%

17%

0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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