Essen, Groningen

Essen Part of the Haren-West e.o. district in Groningen. Home to 100 residents. €920k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 63/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 100 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €920k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 63/90
  • Nearest train station: Groningen Europapark, 24 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Groningse Schoolvereniging, 1412 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 1138 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 92%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

What is the average home value in Essen?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Essen is €920k. Recent Groningen sale prices average 27% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €1,167k.

What schools are in Essen?

The nearest primary school is Groningse Schoolvereniging, 1412 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Essen?

The nearest NS train station is Groningen Europapark, 24 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Buitengebied Haren-Zuidoost
  • Villabuurt
  • Paterswoldsemeer
  • Buitengebied Glimmen

All Groningen rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.