Kop van Oost, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 2010-built apartment on Het Hout sits in a quiet corner of Groningen's Kop van Oost, a neighbourhood that has transformed from industrial docks into a sleek residential area. With 102 m² of living space and an A+ energy label, it's both spacious and efficient. The asking price of €499,000 is 26% above the neighbourhood average of €395,056, reflecting the home's modern specs and size compared to other apartments in Groningen.
Kop van Oost is a compact, urban neighbourhood with just over 700 residents. It's a mix of young professionals and couples, most households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.7. The area is densely built (address density 4,362 per km²) and feels lively, with a restaurant just 200 metres away and a park 600 metres away. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood's modern housing stock (89% built after 2010) and high proportion of owner-occupied homes (46%) suggest a well-maintained, sought-after area. For more context, see the Kop van Oost neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is easy: grab bread at Jumbo, AH to go or PLUS, all just a few minutes' walk. For school runs, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort (primary, 653 metres) and H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum (secondary, 771 metres) are close by. The train station is 1.7 km away, so a 20-minute walk or short cycle gets you to connections across the region. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Groningen, which manages local amenities and green spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels: Makelaar Idee and Makelaar Idee B.V. Groningen | Winschoten | Assen.
Details of this home
Het Hout 37, Groningen
Data from Kop van Oost
Data from Kop van Oost
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About Het Hout 37, Groningen
The asking price is 26% above the neighbourhood average of €395,056, but this apartment is larger (102 m² vs 85 m² average) and has an A+ energy label, which commands a premium. Recently sold homes in Kop van Oost went for an average of €413,109, so the price is on the high side but reflects the modern specs and size.
The energy label is A+, the highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, 37.5% of homes have A+ labels and 62.5% have A, so this apartment is among the most efficient.
The train station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
There are several supermarkets within a short walk: Jumbo at 605 metres, AH to go at 636 metres, and PLUS at 680 metres. Albert Heijn is 890 metres away. All are easily reachable on foot.
Primary school IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is 653 metres away, and secondary school H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 771 metres. Praedinius Gymnasium (secondary) is 886 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 26 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for an urban area with 705 residents. The area feels safe and well-maintained, with modern housing and a mix of residents.
Kop van Oost has 705 residents, mostly aged 25-45 (285 people). There are many single-person households (225) and few families with children (75). The average household size is 1.7, so it's popular with young professionals and couples.
Currently, 9 apartments are for sale in Kop van Oost, with prices ranging from €200,000 to €845,000. The average price per m² is €4,953, so this apartment at €4,892 per m² is slightly below that average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kop van Oost