Neighbourhood profile · Groningen

Oosterparkwijk, Groningen

Oosterparkwijk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The area has 13,930 residents, with 70% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

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

< 1945

Number of homes

8.355

Energy labels in the area

Based on 6,456 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.5

Amenities

3.8

Housing quality

2.8

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

2.8

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

13.930

Households

9.530

Age distribution

0–15: 10%15–25: 23%25–45: 41%45–65: 18%65+: 9%

Single-person

70%

Avg. household

1.4

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

3.5 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 44 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

Accessibility

Train station2.0 km

Supermarket0.3 km

GP / Doctor0.4 km

Hospital0.8 km

Primary school0.6 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
IKC Borgman Oosterpark	Primary	379m	Satisfactory
H. N. Werkmancollege, school voor Atheneum, havo,mavo en vbo	Secondary	639m	—
Praedinius Gymnasium	Secondary	656m	—
De Kleine Wereld	Primary	661m	Satisfactory
Praedinius Gymnasium	Secondary	676m	—