Assen-West, Assen

Assen-West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €304.000, with 72% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 6,785 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€304.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€304.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+3% vs city · -24% vs NL

Owner-occupied

72%

+22% vs city · +26% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€376.755

+4.2% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+4.2%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

67%

Median time on market

28 days

Market tension

2.2

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1975-1985

Number of homes

2.530

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,503 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.3

Amenities

2.6

Housing quality

3.2

Physical environment

3.2

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 4% vs last year

Theft

5.9 per 1,000

Violence

6.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

6.785

Households

2.815

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 15%25–45: 22%45–65: 28%65+: 20%

Single-person

34%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 54 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Assen (Uitbreiding)

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Christelijk Scholengemeenschap Vincent van Gogh Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	862m	—
Kindcentrum Het Octaaf	Primary	1.4km	Satisfactory
KC Baggelhuizen	Primary	1.4km	Satisfactory
o.b.s.Theo Thijssen	Primary	1.8km	Satisfactory
Christelijk Scholengemeenschap Vincent van Gogh Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	2.2km	—

Christelijk Scholengemeenschap Vincent van Gogh Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Secondary · 862m

—

Kindcentrum Het Octaaf

Primary · 1.4km

Satisfactory

KC Baggelhuizen

Primary · 1.4km

Satisfactory

o.b.s.Theo Thijssen

Primary · 1.8km

Satisfactory

Christelijk Scholengemeenschap Vincent van Gogh Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Secondary · 2.2km

—

Source: DUO 2026

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