Buying a home in Roodehaan, Groningen.
Roodehaan sits in Groningen's inner east—you're walking distance from Noorderplantsoen park and the city centre, but far enough that your street stays quiet and residential. Terraced houses and apartment blocks from the 1970s onwards dominate here; they're solid, modestly priced, and a magnet for young families and professionals who want a bike ride, not a car trip, into town. The neighbourhood has its own modest shops and cafés, and because it's studenty and mixed-income, you won't find the manicured feel of wealthier districts. If you need space that doesn't drain your wallet and a genuine local vibe rather than a designed one, this is it.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Roodehaan
Pros:
- Walking distance to Groningen's main shopping streets (Herestraat, Grote Markt) without being directly in the noise
- Roodehaan station (regional trains to Assen, Leeuwarden, and connections towards the north) is a 10-minute walk
- Mix of older owner-occupied homes and newer apartments keeps prices slightly lower than Binnenstad proper
- Quiet enough for families, but close enough to cycle to university and Zernike campus in under 10 minutes
Cons:
- The Oost-West line (busy tram connection) runs through or very near the area; some properties face tram noise
- Limited dedicated green space within the neighborhood itself; closest real parks (Sterrebos, Stadspark) require a bike ride
- Evening foot traffic can feel rougher than other residential areas—petty crime and street behavior reports show this isn't the safest corner of the city
- Fewer small shops on the doorstep; you're still dependent on heading into town or to supermarkets outside the immediate area
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Groningen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 226.95
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 800
- Residential burglary
- 35
- Theft
- 190
- Violence and threats
- 57
- Vandalism and public order
- 87
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
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Groningen
Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of similar homes in Groningen. The area’s median is only a broad reference, so focus on homes with comparable characteristics.
The wider housing market in Groningen
Buying a home in Groningen? The median sale price was around € 339,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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