Buying a home in Ten Post Dorp, Ten Post.
Ten Post is a true working village, and most homes here are detached or semi-detached houses with proper gardens—the kind of place where people have lived for decades and actually know their neighbours. You're looking at relatively quiet surroundings with farmland and polder views, though Groningen city centre is only about 15 minutes away by car or bike. The school and local shops handle day-to-day needs, and that's the point: Ten Post works for families and people who want rural space without being truly isolated.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Ten Post Dorp
Pros:
- Quiet rural setting with open views toward farmland and polder; no urban sprawl hemming you in.
- Direct cycle route along the Reitdiep toward Groningen city centre (25 min by bike).
- Affordable compared to Groningen's inner neighbourhoods; detached houses with gardens are the norm.
- Easy car access via the N46 to the A7 motorway.
Cons:
- No shops, schools, or services in Ten Post Dorp itself; you depend on Groningen or nearby Winsum for groceries and daily needs.
- Infrequent or non-existent public transport; a car is essential, not optional.
- Long commute on foot or by bike to any social infrastructure or restaurants.
- Flat, featureless landscape offers little visual interest and can feel isolating in winter.
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Groningen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 17.42
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 23
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 1
- Violence and threats
- 1
- Vandalism and public order
- 1
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
What does Ten Post Dorp offer?
Ten Post is where Groningen's commuters actually live—solid, unpretentious terraced houses and bungalows that won't drain your savings. Your neighbours work in the city but chose quiet; schools and playgrounds are well-kept, and the riding stables nearby tell you something about the local pace. It's a 15-minute drive or quick bus ride to Groningen's centre, so you're close to the buzz without living in it. Most people here value space, a driveway, and not bumping into the same three people at the supermarket every week.
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Housing market Ten Post Dorp
In Ten Post, 919 homes sold this quarter, compared to 871 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 413,000 euros this quarter, compared to 404,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,205 euros last quarter to 4,273 euros this quarter. The average list price increased to 387,000 euros this quarter, compared to 374,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year stands at 300,000 euros, compared to 290,000 euros last year, reflecting a positive trend in the local real estate market.
Updated: April 2026
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