Buying a home in De Vosholen-West, Hoogezand.
De Vosholen-West is a neighbourhood built from the 1960s onwards where you'll find solid, mostly detached and semi-detached homes—the kind with proper gardens and room to spread out. Your neighbours tend to be families and established residents who actually know their street. The local primary school sits right here, and you're minutes from the town centre's shops and services. It's quieter than central Hoogezand but not isolated; the motorway connection keeps you linked to Groningen and beyond without traffic running through your front door.
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What to consider when buying in De Vosholen-West
Pros:
- Train station Hoogezand is 1.2 km away; direct line to Groningen city centre (12 minutes) and southbound to Assen and beyond
- Quieter than central Hoogezand; mainly single-family homes and small apartment blocks from the 1970s–1990s
- Close to the Hunze river and cycling routes toward Roderwolde and the eastern Groningen countryside
- Schools (primary and secondary) within the neighbourhood or walking distance
Cons:
- No supermarket or shop in De Vosholen-West itself; nearest Albert Heijn or Jumbo is in central Hoogezand (1.5 km)
- Limited nightlife or dining options locally; most cafés and restaurants are in the city centre
- Post-war housing stock means poor sound insulation and limited renovation in many streets
- Bus connections (lines 2, 3) run infrequently outside peak hours; car dependency common for non-commuters
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Midden-Groningen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 56.84
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 212
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 32
- Violence and threats
- 32
- Vandalism and public order
- 11
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 Hoogezand
Choose homes that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Hoogezand
To judge the asking price, look at recent sales of similar homes in Hoogezand. The area's median sale price is a reference for recorded sales, not a value for a particular home.
The wider housing market in Hoogezand
Buying a home in Hoogezand? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €280,000. When viewing a home, compare its features, such as living area and condition, with similar homes.
Updated: September 2026