Buying a home in Kalkwijk-Noord, Hoogezand.
Kalkwijk-Noord is where you'll find mostly post-war family homes on modest plots—solid, straightforward houses that won't demand endless renovation. Your neighbours tend to be long-term residents, people raising kids or settled into quiet routines, so you're not living in a transient pocket. The neighbourhood sits at a natural distance from Hoogezand's town centre, but shops and the doctor are a ten-minute walk, and it's the kind of place where you can actually park outside your door. If you want room to breathe without sacrificing everyday convenience, this is it.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Kalkwijk-Noord
Pros:
- Direct connection to Groningen city centre via the Groningen-Leeuwarden railway line at Hoogezand station (15 minutes by train)
- New-build and recently renovated family homes at lower prices than comparable properties in Groningen itself
- Quiet residential setting with minimal traffic noise
- Primary schools within walking distance; good cycling infrastructure to secondary schools in Groningen
Cons:
- Limited local shops and services; most errands require a trip to Groningen or rely on the town centre of Hoogezand (ten minutes by bike)
- Fewer dining and entertainment options than Groningen; nightlife essentially absent
- Depending on your workplace, the 15-minute train journey becomes a twice-daily commute
- Winter cycling to Groningen is exposed and often wet on the Groningen-Hoogezand route
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Midden-Groningen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 61.39
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 229
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 35
- Violence and threats
- 34
- 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 August 2026
Finding a home in Hoogezand
Choose homes in Hoogezand that match your needs and priorities. When comparing listings, check practical points such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Hoogezand
Check the asking price against recent sales of similar homes in Hoogezand, considering features such as size, location and condition. The area’s median is only a broad reference, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Hoogezand
Buying a home in Hoogezand? The median sale price was around € 295,000 in the previous full quarter. Compare a home’s living area, condition and other characteristics with similar homes before making your choice.
Updated: September 2026
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