Buying a home in Vliethoven, Delfzijl.
Vliethoven is where Delfzijl's quieter side unfolds—redbrick rowhouses with modest gardens backing onto the green belt that runs through here. Your neighbours are families and couples who've chosen this edge of town specifically for the peace, well away from the refinery hum closer to the docks. It's a straight bike ride to the harbour esplanade and the Ee riverside, both popular on weekends; the town centre takes ten minutes if you need shops or a café. Schools and a sports pavilion sit close by.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Vliethoven
Pros:
- Direct train to Groningen every 30 minutes; most journeys to Groningen city center take under 20 minutes
- Compact, walkable neighborhood with daily essentials (shops, schools, doctor) within 10 minutes on foot
- Post-war single-family homes with gardens at lower prices than comparable properties in Groningen
- Quiet residential setting; industrial port activity centered west of the neighborhood, not in your street
Cons:
- Limited nightlife and restaurant variety; most social options require a trip to Groningen
- Older housing stock means higher maintenance costs; most homes date from 1950s–1970s and need ongoing upkeep
- Few employers locally; almost all commuting is outbound (Groningen, Winschoten, or further)
- Population declining over decades; fewer young families means fewer new services or investment in neighborhood facilities
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Eemsdelta
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 33.61
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 101
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 27
- Vandalism and public order
- 12
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Delfzijl
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Asking prices and sale prices in Delfzijl
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The wider housing market in Delfzijl
Buying a home in Delfzijl? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €315,000. As you compare homes, check features such as living area and condition against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026