Buying a home in Selwerderhof, Groningen.
Selwerderhof is where you'll find solid mid-sized family homes, mostly built from the 1980s onward, sitting on the quieter side of Groningen. Your neighbours here tend to be families with kids and older residents who've stayed put—the kind of stability that shows in how the streets and green spaces are kept. The shopping centre is walkable, and you're close enough to the city centre for work or a night out, but far enough that you won't hear the noise. Cycling connections are straightforward, which matters in Groningen.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Selwerderhof
Pros:
- Direct tram access: lines 1 and 4 run through the neighborhood, getting you to Groningen Central Station in 10 minutes
- Relatively affordable compared to central Groningen; older postwar terraced houses and apartments still reasonably priced
- Selwerderplein has a local supermarket (Albert Heijn) and weekly market—no need to trek elsewhere for basics
- Quiet residential area with tree-lined streets (Selwerderstraat, Helperzoomstraat); not car-dominated
- Close to both UMC Groningen hospital and the industrial estates, so reliable for commutes if you work there
Cons:
- Dated building stock: most housing is 1960s–1980s architecture, requiring regular maintenance and renovation
- Limited nightlife and restaurants; you'll travel to Paddepoel or the city center for that
- School options in the immediate area are modest; families often look elsewhere
- The neighborhood edges into less desirable areas toward Oude Dijk; borders matter here
- Postwar car infrastructure means many streets are wide and grim rather than pedestrian-friendly
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Groningen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 55.97
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 1,097
- Residential burglary
- 52
- Theft
- 274
- Violence and threats
- 85
- Vandalism and public order
- 142
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
Buying a home in Groningen? The median sale price was around € 330,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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