Gorechtbuurt, Groningen

Gorechtbuurt Part of the Oud-Oost district in Groningen. Home to 4,735 residents. €259k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 4,735 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €259k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 66.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Groningen Noord, 20 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: IKC Borgman Oosterpark, 351 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 360 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 28%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Gorechtbuurt safe?

Gorechtbuurt recorded 316 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 66.7 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Groningen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Gorechtbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Gorechtbuurt is €259k. Recent Groningen sale prices average 27% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €329k.

What schools are in Gorechtbuurt?

The nearest primary school is IKC Borgman Oosterpark, 351 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Gorechtbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Groningen Noord, 20 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Oosterpoort
  • Grunobuurt
  • Professorenbuurt
  • Zeeheldenbuurt

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.