Buying a home in Kalkwijk-Zuid, Hoogezand.
Kalkwijk-Zuid is where you'll find solid, mid-sized terraced homes and bungalows from the 1970s and 80s—affordable and straightforward to maintain. Your neighbors tend to be families who've put down roots here; it's the kind of place where people stay put. The neighbourhood sits close to the Winschoterdiep canal, which draws cyclists and dog-walkers year-round. Hoogezand's town center is a quick walk or bike ride away, with your everyday shops and services. It's genuine, unpolished, and honest in its appeal.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Kalkwijk-Zuid
Pros:
- Direct access to Winschoten railway line (frequent connections to Groningen city center, 25 minutes)
- Newer post-war housing stock means fewer surprise renovation costs compared to older neighborhoods
- Quieter than Kalkwijk-Noord; less through-traffic from the A7
- Local shops on Tweede Dwarsweg and Gasthuisplein still function reasonably well
- Lower property prices than comparable homes in Groningen city
Cons:
- Heavy lorry traffic on the N33 toward the industrial estates creates noise and air quality concerns
- Aging commercial center on Gasthuisplein; several empty storefronts suggest declining foot traffic
- Limited cultural amenities—no cinema, theater, or major gallery within the neighborhood
- School closures in recent years have reduced local primary school options
- Car dependency remains high; cycling infrastructure to Groningen is minimal despite the railway connection
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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