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Oud-Zuid, Groningen

Oud-Zuid scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €279.000, with 32% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 29,120 residents, with 69% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€279.000

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Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€279.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-11% vs city · -30% vs NL

Owner-occupied

32%

-22% vs city · -44% 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

< 1945

Number of homes

2.979

Energy labels in the area

Based on 12,190 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
3.0
Amenities
3.8
Housing quality
2.8
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 6% vs last year

Theft

24.6 per 1,000

Violence

3.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

29.120

Households

19.760

Age distribution

0–15: 7%15–25: 30%25–45: 35%45–65: 17%65+: 12%

Single-person

69%

Avg. household

1.5

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.8 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 53 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.1 km
Supermarket0.5 km
GP / Doctor0.6 km
Hospital2.4 km
Primary school0.3 km
Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Vrije school Zutphen-Groningen

Secondary · 639m

Vrije school Zutphen-Groningen

Secondary · 682m

De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw

Primary · 700m

Satisfactory

Vrije school Zutphen-Groningen

Secondary · 815m

IKC Borgman Oosterpoort

Primary · 1.4km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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