Neighbourhood profile · Groningen

Zuidwest, Groningen

Zuidwest scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €334.000, with 42% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 10,720 residents, with 55% 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

€334.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€334.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+7% vs city · -16% vs NL

Owner-occupied

42%

+2% vs city · -26% 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

1985-1995

Number of homes

6.095

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,557 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

592

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

3.5

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.2

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 5% vs last year

Theft

18.2 per 1,000

Violence

3.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

10.720

Households

6.015

Age distribution

0–15: 11%15–25: 13%25–45: 26%45–65: 26%65+: 24%

Single-person

55%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.0 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.5 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 43 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 station3.7 km

Supermarket0.7 km

GP / Doctor1.3 km

Hospital1.4 km

Primary school1.5 km

Daycare0.6 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Boerhaave School	Primary	484m	Satisfactory
Al Kitaab	Primary	933m	—
Basisschool De Triangel - school met de Bijbel	Primary	1.7km	Satisfactory
De Starter	Primary	2.3km	Satisfactory
Willem Lodewijkgymnasium	Secondary	2.4km	—