Buying a home in De Kring, Groningen.
De Kring is where you'll find solid, mostly older family homes with proper gardens on quiet streets lined with mature trees. Your neighbours tend to be young professionals and established families who've chosen this neighbourhood specifically—not people who randomly ended up here. The local shops and restaurants on Herestraat keep things functional without the tourists; the Noorderplantsoen park is a genuine hangout rather than a photo spot. Schools and the university are close by, which shapes the feel.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in De Kring
Pros:
- Walking distance to Groningen's city centre and the Grote Markt; Gedempte Zuiderdiep is a 10-minute walk away
- Direct tram access via line 1 and 2 stops nearby; quick connection to Central Station and Noord
- Mix of early-20th-century architecture and newer builds; terraced houses with genuine period features are still affordable compared to other Dutch cities
- Schools like Martinuscollege and Rudolf Moszkowski are embedded in the neighbourhood itself
- Proximity to Sterrebos park for outdoor space without leaving the area
Cons:
- Heavy through-traffic on Oost-West straat and around the Verbindingskanaal; not a quiet neighbourhood in daytime
- Limited parking; permits are required and spaces fill fast in evening hours
- Ground-floor risk in older rental stock along low-lying streets near the canal network
- Student population fluctuation means higher neighbour turnover than more established residential areas
- Newer apartment developments are pushing up purchase prices faster than the rest of Groningen
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Groningen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 26.47
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 300
- Residential burglary
- 16
- Theft
- 27
- Violence and threats
- 50
- Vandalism and public order
- 49
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
Finding a home in Groningen
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Asking prices and sale prices in Groningen
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The wider housing market in Groningen
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Updated: September 2026