Homes for sale in Noorderplantsoenbuurt, Groningen

House prices and market figures Noorderplantsoenbuurt, Groningen

The owner-occupied market in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt is relatively small but active. Of the 2,292 homes in the neighbourhood, only 39% are owner-occupied; the rest are rented, largely by private landlords (46%). This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Noorderplantsoenbuurt limited and competition among buyers noticeable. In the past twelve months, 59 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €267,958 and a range of €119,000 to €500,000. With an average living area of 73 m², this amounts to approximately €3,670 per square metre. The WOZ value is €267,000, which is notably lower than the average in the district Oud-West (€296,000) and also below the municipal average of €295,000. This difference is partly due to the type of housing: the neighbourhood has a relatively high number of smaller apartments from the early twentieth century. For the current supply and the average asking price at this moment, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Noorderplantsoenbuurt, Groningen

Those who live in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt literally live around the corner from one of the most beautiful city parks in the northern Netherlands. The Noorderplantsoen, an elongated English landscape park from the nineteenth century, serves as the daily back garden for many residents. Residents therefore give the greenery in the neighbourhood a remarkably high score of 9.5 out of 10. That is no coincidence: the neighbourhood has literally grown around it.

The character of the neighbourhood is urban but green, and the atmosphere is more quiet than busy. The buildings largely consist of pre-war townhouses and upstairs and downstairs flats along narrow streets such as the Verlengde Hereweg, the Akerkhof and the area around the Oosterweg. Many of these homes have been divided into apartments, which explains the high rental ratio. Those looking for an owner-occupied home will more often find an upstairs flat or a ground-floor house here than a new-build apartment.

The neighbourhood attracts many young residents, students and young professionals. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and 62% of residents have a higher professional or university education. This also determines the atmosphere on the streets: there are small coffee shops, second-hand shops and neighbourhood restaurants in the immediate vicinity, particularly towards the Herestraat and the Noorderplantsoen itself. Supermarkets such as the Albert Heijn on the Verlengde Hereweg and the Jumbo near Winkelcentrum Paddepoel are within cycling distance.

Accessibility scores highly among residents (8.8 out of 10). Groningen Central Station can be reached by bicycle in about ten minutes, and several bus lines connect the neighbourhood with the city centre and other districts. By car, the Groningen ring road is easily accessible via the Hereweg, although parking in the neighbourhood is a frequently mentioned point of criticism. The neighbourhood falls under the paid parking regime.

Residents appreciate the community (8.2) and amenities (8.0), but are more critical of housing (6.2) and education (4.8). On the neighbourhood main page of the Noorderplantsoenbuurt all reviews and neighbourhood data can be found. One resident writes: "The park is different every day and never boring, but if you want to start a family, the neighbourhood is less practical due to the limited supply of family homes and schools." This aligns with the low education score: primary schools in the immediate vicinity are scarce.

Compared to the neighbouring Oranjebuurt and the Schildersbuurt, the Noorderplantsoenbuurt is slightly quieter and greener, but also slightly more expensive per square metre. The Kostverloren district offers more space for family homes if that is a priority.

Who is an owner-occupied home in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt interesting for?

The neighbourhood best suits young professionals and couples who want to live urban with direct access to greenery. First-time buyers can enter here thanks to the lower price level compared to the municipal WOZ value, but must take into account limited supply and sometimes considerable competition for popular properties. Families with school-age children will find that the neighbourhood is less well-suited to that life stage, both in terms of home size and school provision. Those who are unsure whether buying is the right time now can also look at rental homes in Noorderplantsoenbuurt as a temporary alternative.

What residents say about the Noorderplantsoenbuurt

The Noorderplantsoenbuurt receives an average resident score of 7.5 out of 10, based on 4 reviews. The highest sub-score is greenery (9.5), followed by accessibility (8.8) and community (8.2). The lowest scores are for education (4.8) and housing (6.2). One resident puts it aptly: "The park makes up for a lot, but the homes are small and parking is a daily challenge." View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the Noorderplantsoenbuurt page.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around the Noorderplantsoenbuurt

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources and links it to resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to compare the supply more broadly? Then look at owner-occupied homes in Oud-West, the overarching district, or explore adjacent neighbourhoods such as the Schildersbuurt and the Oranjebuurt. For a broader picture of the Groningen market, see the overview of owner-occupied homes in Groningen. More information about living and housing in the city can also be found on the website of the municipality of Groningen.