Zuidhorn

Zuidhorn, Westerkwartier – “Super nice neighbour...”

Neighbourhood in Westerkwartier

8.9
Residents give Zuidhorn a very good ratingThis score is based on 4 responses
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Zuidhorn has 7,365 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 3,176 homes in ZuidhornCurrently there are 25 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZuidhornBased on registered homes

Zuidhorn is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Westerkwartier, in the district Wijk 14 The neighbourhood has a total area of 292 hectares, of which 286 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19691400. The postcode area is 9801AA-9805TH.

Four residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.8. They describe it as 'Super nice neighbourhood for young and old', 'Nice pleasant neighbourhood' and 'Great'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, education, accessibility, cleanliness are seen as strong points.

Residents

Zuidhorn has 7.365 residents. Of these, 48,5% are men and 51,5% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (24,8%). The other age groups are 24,3% for '45 to 65 years', 21,5% for '25 to 45 years', 18,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,8% is unmarried, 42,7% is married, 6,3% is divorced and 6,2% is widowed. 6.450 residents originate from the Netherlands, 360 come from Europe and 550 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.045 households in Zuidhorn. 31,4% of these are single-person households, 31,4% households without children and 37,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Zuidhorn there are 5.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.900, which is €2.100 (6%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.700, which is €500 (2%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zuidhorn are highly educated. 42,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 38,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 19,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 7.365 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.935 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Zuidhorn, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.680 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zuidhorn there are 3.176 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €317.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zuidhorn are 1970-1980 (24%) and 2000-2010 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Zuidhorn. The most recently listed home is Heemskerkstraat 13 by Makelaardij Reinette op Funda. No homes were sold in Zuidhorn over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Zuidhorn. The most recent home is Emmalaan 38, offered by Dijkstra Makelaardij en Financieel Advies. No homes were let in Zuidhorn over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Zuidhorn.

Energy

In Zuidhorn there are 3.216 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (26%), C (22%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Zuidhorn uses 2.540 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.180 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 8% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Van der Halstraat
  • Pabe Broersemastraat
  • Lisdodde
  • J C J van Speykstraat
  • Praam
  • Kalmoes
  • Frenspad
  • Kofschip
  • Sloep
  • Kraak
  • Jellemaweg
  • Verlengde Hanckemalaan
  • Blazer
  • Bospad
  • Akkerend
  • Nieuwstraat
  • Gastlaan
  • Gemmastraat
  • De Nieuwe Gast
  • Kuyperstraat
  • Kortenaer
  • Thomas van de Dijkweg
  • Jan van Galenlaan
  • Van Houtenstraat
  • Cort van der Lindenstraat
  • Kruiser
  • Gaickingalaan
  • Provincialeweg
  • Willem-Alexanderlaan
  • Pijlkruid
  • Rietschans
  • Izarstraat
  • Zilverschoon
  • Kogge
  • Diademstraat
  • Castorstraat
  • Overtuinen
  • Pluit
  • Spits
  • Burgemeester Geldermanlaan
  • Watermunt
  • Fonteinkruid
  • Nederzetting
  • Hanckemalaan
  • Karel Doormanlaan
  • Hoofdstraat
  • Van Starkenborghkanaal Zuidzijde
  • Toe Nansumpad
  • Stationsweg
  • Menno van Coehoornstraat
  • Klinckemalaan
  • Koekoeksbloem
  • Emmalaan
  • Rijksstraatweg
  • Klinckemaburen
  • Aak
  • Ark
  • Patrijzenlaan
  • Josinalaan
  • Brilweg
  • Jol
  • Vlet
  • Kumastraat
  • Wegastraat
  • Parklaan
  • Van Wassenaerplein
  • Poortkampen
  • Klipper
  • Piet Heinstraat
  • Het Noorderlicht
  • Julianalaan
  • W C de Withstraat
  • Polluxstraat
  • Kaag
  • Punter
  • Hooglanden
  • Molenstraat
  • Oosterburcht
  • Nekkarstraat
  • Menkarstraat
  • Waterbies
  • Wilhelminalaan
  • Burgemeester Cleveringalaan
  • Geert Waldastraat
  • De Savornin Lohmanstraat
  • Bol
  • Cursastraat
  • De Bongerd
  • Schoolstraat
  • Mirachstraat
  • Troelstraweg
  • Hornerhof
  • Kikkerstraat
  • Schoener
  • C de Houtmanstraat
  • Admiraal de Ruyterstraat
  • Het Steenhuis
  • Thorbeckestraat
  • Burgemeester Kruisingalaan
  • De Gast
  • Boslaan
  • Dreesstraat
  • Heemskerkstraat
  • Aviorstraat
  • Boltslaan
  • Agenastraat
  • Evertsenstraat
  • Marktplein
  • Hoendiep Oostzijde
  • Zwanebloem
  • Klein Frankrijk
  • Drift
  • Schokker
  • Burchtwal
  • Wederik
  • Leverkruid
  • Reidkampen
  • Sarriespad
  • Waterkers
  • Poon
  • Nieuwstraatpassage
  • Kerkstraat
  • Israëlsstraat
  • De Koperwiek
  • Holtweg
  • Hooiweg
  • De Woonhaven
  • Heemskerkplein
  • Tjotter
  • M.H. Trompstraat
  • Tjalk
  • Frankrijkerlaan
  • Oostergast
  • Burgemeester de Vrieslaan
  • Sportlaan
  • Westergast
  • Valeriaan
  • Atlasstraat
  • Botter
  • Capellastraat
  • Abel J. Tasmanstraat
  • Beatrixlaan
  • Waterlelie
  • Over de Tocht
  • de Dorpsvenne
  • Pieter Bindervoetlaan
  • Anserstraat
  • Siriusstraat
  • Schouw
  • Dotterbloem
  • Gaickingahof
  • Admiraal Helfrichstraat
  • Fazantenlaan
  • Maurits Clantlaan

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
14,0 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
1,3 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
6,1 km
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8.9
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Experiences of Zuidhorn

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8.9
Marit
Family · Semi-detached
28-11-2025
Super nice neighbourhood for young and old

I personally think it's a fantastic neighbourhood, everything is nice and close by and looks tidy. Everything you need is in the area, plus there are many playgrounds, sports clubs and eateries. I think Zuidhorn is a nice neighbourhood, it's generally very quiet and people get along well with each other.

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9.6
Tp friemann
Family · Terraced house
30-06-2025
Nice pleasant neighbourhood

Cosy safe neighbourhood with lots of greenery, buses and trains all within walking distance and the most important shops also within walking distance. Really homely

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8.9
Ruben Zantingh
Living together · Overig
04-09-2024
Great

Very friendly people and very quiet. No complaints.

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8.0
Renate
Family · Semi-detached
02-06-2024
Cosy

A nice neighbourhood with lots of children. You often see neighbours chatting with each other and doing other fun things.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
955Single-person households
955Households without children
1,135Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€29,700 P.A.average per resident3% below the national average
€37,900 P.A.average per income recipient2% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Zuidhorn
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Zuidhorn

Sale price · Q3 2026
€479.545
average▲ 11,5%
€475.000
median▲ 20,3%
11 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.336
average▲ 3,1%
€3.051
median▼ 2,9%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
20 days ▲ 124,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
52
sales in the past year
140 m²
average living area
€195.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Zuidhorn
1.180
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Zuidhorn
2.540
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Zuidhorn

What kind of houses make up Zuidhorn?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 60% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Zuidhorn?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zuidhorn was listed for an average of €454,692 (€3,302 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 12%.

How does Zuidhorn score on liveability?

Residents give Zuidhorn a 8.9 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. Education stands out with a 9.8; housing lags behind with a 7.8.

What kind of people live in Zuidhorn?

Buurt Zuidhorn has 7,365 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Zuidhorn?

The housing supply in Zuidhorn is remarkably efficient: 54% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,180 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Zuidhorn?

From Zuidhorn you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 1.3 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Zuidhorn?

Right now you will find 25 homes for sale in Zuidhorn. The market here is fast: a home for sale is listed for an average of just 20 days.

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