A social rental on Kanaalstraat
This apartment on Kanaalstraat sits in the Koopmanskwartier, a part of Assen where the streets feel calm and lived-in. At €509 a month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a keen option for someone looking for an affordable base in the centre of town. The home is part of the social housing stock, so the rent reflects that. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare it with other apartments in Assen.
The Koopmanskwartier
The Koopmanskwartier is a neighbourhood with a strong mix of ages, though older residents make up a large share of the population. Many households are single people, and the average household size is small. The streets are quiet, and the community feel is noticeable. The Koopmanskwartier neighbourhood has a housing stock that is mostly rental, which fits with the social housing character of this listing. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the figures alone.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk and AH XL supermarkets are just around the corner, so picking up bread or groceries takes minutes. For a wider choice, Ekoplaza and SPAR are a couple of streets away. Families with children have several primary schools within a short walk, including Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen and Basisschool De Cirkel. Secondary education is also close, with Gomarus College Assen about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a bit further out, roughly a fifteen-minute walk, which is handy for commuting. The municipality of Assen keeps the surrounding area well connected.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Kanaalstraat 27, Assen
Is €509 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €509 is well below the average for rental homes in the Koopmanskwartier, which stands at €2,281. That average includes larger and more expensive properties, so the comparison is not direct. Given the floor area of 47 m² and the social housing status, the rent is on the low side for the neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration that indicates the home's energy performance. A label C is in the middle of the scale, meaning the home is neither the most nor the least efficient. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy characteristics.
How long do rental homes stay available in this neighbourhood?
Rental homes in the Koopmanskwartier are let on average within 14 days. That is a relatively short period, which suggests there is steady interest in rental properties here. For this particular home, the rent is significantly below the neighbourhood average, so it may attract attention quickly.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Koopmanskwartier has about 1,545 residents. A large share, 37%, are aged 65 or older, while 27% are between 25 and 45. Most households are single people, making up 70% of all households. Families with children are a small minority at 10%. The average household size is 1.4 people.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, at about 258 metres from the home. The AH XL is almost as close, at 261 metres. Both are within a few minutes' walk, so daily shopping is very convenient. Ekoplaza and SPAR are a bit further, at around 472 and 497 metres respectively.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, there are several primary schools within a short distance. Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is about 405 metres away, Basisschool De Cirkel is at 412 metres, and Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas is at 435 metres. For secondary education, Gomarus College Assen is about 625 metres from the home.
