Homes for sale in Uithuizen Centrum, Het Hogeland
Discover the current supply of homes for sale in Uithuizen Centrum and compare neighbourhood data, resident scores and market figures to determine if this neighbourhood suits you.
House prices and market figures for Uithuizen Centrum, Het Hogeland
The owner-occupied market in Uithuizen Centrum is relatively modest in size but shows a striking price range. Of the 986 homes in the neighbourhood, 55% are owner-occupied and 43% are rental properties, a significant portion of which are owned by a housing association (31%). The average WOZ value is €208,000, slightly lower than the district average of €212,000 for Uithuizen and clearly below the municipal average of €251,000 for Het Hogeland. That difference says something about the character of the neighbourhood: this is the centre of a Groningen village, not a villa district.
Yet the transaction prices of the past twelve months paint a different picture. Seven homes were sold with an average purchase price of €407,571. The range runs from €225,000 to €750,000, indicating that both simple homes and larger, characterful properties change hands. With an average living area of 182 m², this works out at a price per m² of approximately €2,240. For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the overview at the top of this page, which is updated daily. Owner-occupied homes in Uithuizen Centrum are generally more spacious than you might expect based on the WOZ value.
Living in Uithuizen Centrum, Het Hogeland
Uithuizen Centrum is the beating heart of this Groningen village in the municipality of Het Hogeland. The neighbourhood has a distinct village character: a compact core with a historic appearance, surrounded by the typical North Groningen landscape of wide fields and low horizons. The housing stock largely consists of older properties, including detached houses, semi-detached houses and characteristic Groningen farmhouses on the edges of the centre. New-build is scarce; anyone buying here almost always buys from the existing stock.
In terms of amenities, the centre offers more than you would expect from a village of this size. There are several supermarkets within walking distance, a pharmacy, GP practices and various small shops around the Hoofdstraat and Raadhuisplein. For primary education, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood: there are primary schools in and directly around the centre, which explains the high sub-score for education (8.0 from residents). For secondary education and larger shopping centres, residents rely on Appingedam or Groningen.
Accessibility scores remarkably high: residents give it a 9.5 out of 10. Uithuizen lies on the Groningen-Roodeschool railway line, with a station within cycling distance of the centre. By train, you can reach Groningen in about 40 minutes. By car, the N363 is the main connecting road towards Groningen and the coast. Cyclists benefit from well-maintained cycle paths through the flat polder landscape.
The overall resident score stands at 6.2 out of 10, based on two reviews, so take that figure with a pinch of salt. Opinions vary considerably. Jelmer describes the neighbourhood as: "Everything is close by and it is a pleasant neighbourhood where it is always tidy, there is a lot of nature such as woods nearby and many shops close by." Zoey Drost has a different view and points to nuisance from young people causing vandalism, litter and dog mess on the street. Safety (5.5) and cleanliness (5.5) indeed score lower, while accessibility and education are the positive outliers. Read all reviews on the neighbourhood page of Uithuizen Centrum.
Anyone looking for a quieter or greener environment might also consider Buitengebied Uithuizen, where there is more space and rural character. Uithuizen Noord and Uithuizen Zuid - West are alternatives for those who want to live slightly outside the immediate core but still close to village amenities. The supply in the entire district can be viewed via the overview page for owner-occupied homes in Uithuizen.
Who is an owner-occupied home in Uithuizen Centrum interesting for?
The neighbourhood mainly attracts people aged 45 to 65, followed by those aged 65 and over: together they account for more than half the population. That says something about the atmosphere: quiet, little hustle and bustle, village social ties. For movers or people who consciously choose the North Groningen life, with space, low pressure and a manageable community, living in Uithuizen Centrum is a realistic option. First-time buyers can enter here from €225,000 at the lower end of the market, although supply is limited and varies greatly from year to year. Families with school-age children benefit from the proximity of primary education. Anyone unsure whether buying is the right time now can also look at rental properties in Uithuizen Centrum as an intermediate step. Bear in mind that the annual transaction volume is low, so you may sometimes have to wait a long time for the right property.
What residents say about Uithuizen Centrum
The neighbourhood receives an average score of 6.2 out of 10 based on two resident reviews. The highest sub-scores are accessibility (9.5) and education (8.0). The lowest are housing (5.0) and safety (5.5). Resident Jelmer calls the neighbourhood "cosy" and appreciates the proximity of shops and nature. Zoey Drost points to nuisance from young people and litter as concrete points of attention. View all scores and read the full reviews on the information page of Uithuizen Centrum. More context about living in the municipality can also be found on the website of municipality Het Hogeland.
Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Uithuizen Centrum
Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you won't find on purchase pages on other platforms. This allows you to compare not only homes but also neighbourhoods. Besides this centre, Uithuizen Zuid - Oost and Buitengebied Uithuizen are worth a look. Those who want to search more broadly in the region will also find supply in districts such as Ulrum, Leens and Kloosterburen. For a complete overview of the owner-occupied market in the municipality, see owner-occupied homes in Het Hogeland.
Frequently asked questions
What does a home cost in Uithuizen Centrum?
The average purchase price in Uithuizen Centrum over the past twelve months was €407,571, based on 7 sold homes. The range runs from €225,000 to €750,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and larger properties are available. With an average area of 182 m², this works out to a price per m² of approximately €2,240. Supply varies greatly from year to year due to the low transaction volume.
What is the WOZ value in Uithuizen Centrum?
The average WOZ value in Uithuizen Centrum is €208,000. That is slightly lower than the district average of €212,000 for Uithuizen and clearly below the municipal average of €251,000 for Het Hogeland. This reflects the village character of the neighbourhood and the predominantly older housing stock.
What is it like to live in Uithuizen Centrum?
Living in Uithuizen Centrum means living in the heart of a North Groningen village, with a quiet, village atmosphere and most daily amenities within walking distance. Residents give the neighbourhood a 6.2 out of 10. Accessibility and education score highly, while safety and cleanliness score lower due to nuisance from young people and litter, according to one resident review. The atmosphere is predominantly quiet and self-contained.
Is Uithuizen Centrum suitable for first-time buyers?
First-time buyers can enter the market at the lower end in Uithuizen Centrum, with sale prices from €225,000. However, supply is limited: only 7 homes were sold in the past twelve months. The neighbourhood has relatively many single-person households (400) and an average income of €26,200, indicating it is an accessible but modest neighbourhood. Those who want to be flexible can also look at rental properties in Uithuizen Centrum as an alternative.
How accessible is Uithuizen Centrum?
Residents rate accessibility at 9.5 out of 10, the highest sub-score for the neighbourhood. Uithuizen has a train station on the Groningen-Roodeschool line, taking about 40 minutes to reach Groningen city centre. By car, the N363 is the main connecting road. The flat landscape also makes the neighbourhood easily accessible by bicycle, with well-maintained cycle paths to surrounding villages.
What type of homes are for sale in Uithuizen Centrum?
In Uithuizen Centrum, it is predominantly existing construction: detached houses, semi-detached houses, and sometimes characteristic Groningen properties. New construction is hardly available. The average living area of sold homes over the past twelve months was 182 m², which is more spacious than you would expect based on the WOZ value. Buying an apartment in Uithuizen Centrum is possible but less common; the supply consists mainly of ground-based homes.
Is it safe to live in Uithuizen Centrum?
Safety is a point of attention in Uithuizen Centrum: residents give it a 5.5 out of 10. One resident points to nuisance from young people causing vandalism and problems with litter and dog mess on the street. At the same time, another resident describes the neighbourhood as tidy and cosy. Experiences therefore vary. Anyone looking to buy a home here would be wise to explore the neighbourhood at different times of the day.
The neighbourhood itself is fine. Just quite unsafe because young people break everything here. Furthermore, there is often a lot of rubbish and dogs poo.. the people are fine, fairly to themselves. Otherwise, the neighbourhood is not very special and there are not many facilities. (The pavement is really a problem; many elderly people have fallen because all the tiles are uneven). Otherwise, the neighbourhood is easily accessible, but parking facilities would be nice for visitors.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything is nearby and it's a charming neighbourhood where it's always tidy. There's plenty of nature like forests nearby and many shops close by.
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