Homes for sale in Groenoord-Noord, Schiedam

House prices and market figures Groenoord-Noord, Schiedam

The owner-occupied market in Groenoord-Noord is relatively small. Of the 1,094 homes in the neighbourhood, only 36% are owner-occupied; the rest are rental properties, largely owned by housing associations. This limited owner-occupied segment makes supply scarce: only 7 homes changed hands in the past year. The average purchase price was €389,000, with a range of €289,000 to €472,500. With an average living area of 108 m², this works out at around €3,600 per square metre. The WOZ value in Groenoord-Noord is €229,000, equal to the district average of Groenoord, but clearly lower than the municipal average of €288,000 for owner-occupied homes in Schiedam. This difference between the WOZ value and realised sale prices indicates that buyers are willing to pay well above the WOZ value. For current asking prices and availability, see the listings at the top of this page.

Living in Groenoord-Noord, Schiedam

Groenoord-Noord is a post-war expansion neighbourhood built in the 1960s and 1970s as part of the larger Groenoord district. The neighbourhood has a distinct stamp structure: long residential blocks, porch flats and a limited number of single-family homes alternate along wide green strips. The greenery here is no afterthought; the neighbourhood has spacious parks and continuous green axes that give the area a more airy character than you might expect in a city like Schiedam.

The atmosphere is down-to-earth and mixed. With 2,200 residents and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds, this is neither a quiet retirement neighbourhood nor a trendy city district. Single-person households form the largest category (460 units), which is reflected in the flat construction and the relatively modest average home size. Families are also present, but less dominant than in surrounding neighbourhoods such as the Van Beethovenbuurt or the Mozartbuurt, where single-family homes set the tone more.

For daily shopping, you hardly need to leave Groenoord-Noord. The Groenoord shopping centre, within walking distance of most addresses in the neighbourhood, offers a supermarket, a pharmacy and a number of smaller shops. For a larger range of shops, the city centre of Schiedam is accessible by bus or bicycle in about ten minutes. Primary schools are available in the immediate vicinity; for secondary education, pupils rely on other districts or the municipality.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores reasonably well. Groenoord metro station on the RET metro line D is within cycling distance and connects you directly to Rotterdam Central in about twenty minutes. By car, the A20 is quickly accessible via the Churchillweg, which also makes the neighbourhood attractive for commuters heading to Rotterdam or The Hague. Street parking is not a major problem for most residents, although it can get busier in the evenings around the flat buildings.

Residents appreciate the peace and green surroundings, but are sometimes critical of the maintenance of public spaces and social cohesion in the flat complexes. One resident writes: "It's quiet and green here, but it sometimes feels a bit anonymous in the flats. If you own a home, you do know your neighbours." More reviews and full neighbourhood data can be found on the Groenoord-Noord neighbourhood page, including scores per category.

Those who want to compare the neighbourhood with the broader supply in the district can also look at Groenoord-Zuid or the Van Zantenbuurt, neighbourhoods with a similar layout but sometimes offering a slightly different type of home. The municipality of Schiedam provides more information about local facilities and district plans at schiedam.nl.

Who is a home in Groenoord-Noord interesting for?

Groenoord-Noord primarily appeals to first-time buyers and small households who want to buy in Schiedam without paying the higher prices of the city centre or the Schiedamse Havens. The average income in the neighbourhood is €28,600, below the municipal average, indicating that this is not an exclusive owner-occupied market. Yet the realised sale prices, averaging €389,000, are not low. The limited supply drives up the price, so expect competition and be prepared to decide quickly. Those looking for more space or a garden would do well to also look at owner-occupied homes in Groenoord as a whole. Renting in the neighbourhood remains a serious alternative: the supply of rental homes in Groenoord-Noord is significantly larger than the owner-occupied segment.

What residents say about Groenoord-Noord

Residents generally give the neighbourhood a satisfactory rating, with the green surroundings and peace being the most appreciated aspects. Accessibility via metro and bus is mentioned positively. Criticism focuses on the maintenance of public spaces and the anonymity in the larger flat complexes. One resident sums it up aptly: "Groenoord-Noord is not a neighbourhood to boast about, but it is a neighbourhood where you live comfortably if you value peace and greenery." See all reviews and subscores on the Groenoord-Noord page.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Groenoord-Noord

Buurtje.nl brings together listings from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find on other platforms. This allows you to compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. In addition to this supply in Groenoord-Noord, you can look at Bachplein, the surrounding neighbourhoods in the district, or broaden to other districts such as Centrum, Oost or the Schiedamse Havens for a good picture of the full market for owner-occupied homes in Schiedam.