Rental homes in Meerwijck, Midden-Groningen

Rental prices and market figures for Meerwijck, Midden-Groningen

Meerwijck is essentially an owner-occupied neighbourhood. Of the 419 homes, only 1% is for rent, and there is no housing association property. Social rented homes are therefore not to be found here. The small share of rental properties is entirely in the hands of other (private) landlords. Anyone looking for a rental home in Meerwijck is operating exclusively in the free sector.

The average WOZ value in Meerwijck is €634,000, well above the district average of Kropswolde (€505,000) and significantly higher than the municipal average of Midden-Groningen (€239,000). This difference is also reflected in rental prices. In the free sector (excluding social rent), an average rent of €2,280 per month was recorded over the past year, with a range of €2,280 to €2,280. This concerns only 3 rented homes, so the figures provide a narrow but realistic indication. A price per m² cannot be calculated because surface area data is missing. For comparison: in the wider municipality, rental properties in Midden-Groningen are generally priced much more accessibly. View the current supply and daily prices at the top of this page.

Living in Meerwijck, Midden-Groningen

Meerwijck is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the southern edge of Kropswolde, located in the peat meadow area south of Groningen. The neighbourhood has a distinctly village-like character: spacious plots, detached homes and semi-detached houses dominate the streetscape. The housing stock largely dates from the 1980s and 1990s, with a mix of 1980s bungalows and later new builds. There is hardly any high-rise. Anyone considering renting an apartment in Meerwijck should know that this type of home is virtually non-existent here.

The population is relatively old and stable: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years (365 of the 960 residents), followed by those aged 65 and over (315). Young families and first-time buyers are clearly in the minority. The high proportion of married households (57%) and low relocation dynamics fit a neighbourhood where people stay for a long time. The average income of €51,600 and a high level of education (55%) confirm the picture of an established, affluent living environment.

Facilities in Meerwijck

Meerwijck itself is a residential neighbourhood without its own shopping centre or hospitality venues. For daily groceries, residents rely on Kropswolde village or Hoogezand, a few kilometres away. Supermarkets such as Jumbo and Lidl are accessible there. Primary schools are available in Kropswolde; for secondary education, children go to Hoogezand or Sappemeer. For sports, the neighbourhood is well located: the Meerwijck recreation area, after which the neighbourhood is named, offers opportunities for walking, cycling and water sports. The adjacent Kropswolde Recreatiegebied also attracts residents who want to enjoy nature. GP practices and a pharmacy can be found in Hoogezand, a short drive away.

Accessibility

By car, Meerwijck is easily accessible via the N386 towards Hoogezand, from where the A7 and A28 connect to the motorway network. Groningen city is about a 20-minute drive away. Public transport is more limited: bus services run via Kropswolde to Hoogezand, where the train station is also located with connections to Groningen and Winschoten. Cyclists can cycle via the recreation area and rural paths towards Groningen or Sappemeer, although the distance for daily commuting is considerable. Parking is not a problem in the neighbourhood: there is ample space on private property and in public areas, without a permit requirement.

For comparison: the Kropswolde Buitengebied has a similar rural character but is even more sparsely built. For more urban facilities and a larger rental property supply, residents often point to neighbourhoods such as Sappemeer or Hoogezand-Zuid, where rental homes are available in a broader price range. Read resident experiences and view neighbourhood scores on the Meerwijck neighbourhood page.

Does renting in Meerwijck suit you?

Meerwijck is most suitable for tenants who value peace, space and greenery highly and are willing to pay a free sector price of around €2,280 per month. First-time buyers and students will find little that suits them here: the supply is limited, prices are high, and social rented homes are completely absent. Anyone looking for a more affordable rental property in the region would be better off looking at the available rental properties in Midden-Groningen broadly, or registering with a housing association for social rent elsewhere in the municipality. As an alternative, the owner-occupied homes in Meerwijck are worth considering, although the threshold there is correspondingly high due to the high WOZ values. Respond quickly if a home for rent appears in Meerwijck: supply is scarce and rental times are short.

What residents say about living in Meerwijck

Residents particularly appreciate Meerwijck for its peace, space and green surroundings. The proximity of the recreation area is frequently mentioned as a plus. One resident writes: "It's wonderfully quiet here, you hardly notice that Groningen is so close." Critical notes concern the limited local facilities and the dependence on the car for daily groceries. View all reviews and full neighbourhood data on the reviews and neighbourhood information for Meerwijck. Buurtje.nl collects these experiences from more than 1,500 sources, so you get a fair picture before you decide.

Comparing rental properties around Meerwijck

Meerwijck is one of the most expensive and exclusive neighbourhoods within the Kropswolde district. Anyone looking for more supply and lower rental prices can also look at Foxham en Hoogezand-Noord or Kalkwijk, where the rental property supply is broader and more varied. Buurtje.nl combines current property listings with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also know for sure whether the neighbourhood suits you. Use the filters at the top of this page to search by price, surface area and energy label.