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Galgenveld, Assen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Nijlandstraat sits in the heart of Assen, with the city's amenities just a few steps away. Built in 2009 and carrying an A+ energy label, it's a well-insulated, efficient home. The 56 m² floor area is compact but cleverly laid out. At €235,000, the asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €278,333, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Assen.
Galgenveld is a lively, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density of 2,823 per km². It's home to around 870 residents, mostly singles (420 one-person households) and young adults (265 aged 25-45). The area has a mix of housing, with 25% owner-occupied and a significant share of modern builds, 40% of homes were built after 2010. While no resident reviews are available, the neighbourhood's central location and young demographic suggest a vibrant, convenient atmosphere. For more context, see the Galgenveld neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, with SPAR and Dirk also within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Cirkel, is a ten-minute walk away, and secondary schools like Gomarus College Assen and Dr Nassau College are also close. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and the train station is a 1.8 km walk, about 20 minutes on foot. The municipality of Assen provides all the usual city services; learn more about the municipality of Assen.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Makelaardij Schierbeek.
Details of this home
Nijlandstraat 72, Assen
Data from Galgenveld
Data from Galgenveld
17 within 5 km
40 within 5 km
About Nijlandstraat 72, Assen
The asking price of €235,000 is 16% below the average asking price in Galgenveld (€278,333) and matches the median price exactly. Given the compact 56 m² floor area (25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 75 m²), the price per m² works out to about €4,196, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,806 per m². So it's priced keenly overall, but the smaller size means a higher per-m² rate.
The apartment has an energy label A+, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs for heating and electricity, and the home is well-insulated. In Galgenveld, 20% of homes have label A+ and 40% have label A, so this is among the best in the neighbourhood.
The train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. It's a comfortable distance, close enough for a daily commute but not so close that you'd hear the trains.
Galgenveld has a high proportion of young adults (265 aged 25-45) and singles (420 one-person households), so it's a natural fit for professionals. The urbanity level is very strong (address density 2,823 per km²), meaning plenty of amenities within walking distance. The area is lively and central.
Yes, several supermarkets are within easy walking distance. Jumbo is just 228 m away (a couple of streets), SPAR at 386 m, and Dirk at 419 m, all within a five-minute walk. For a larger shop, AH XL is 442 m away.
The nearest primary school is Basisschool De Cirkel (551 m, about a ten-minute walk). For secondary education, Gomarus College Assen (402 m) and Dr Nassau College locatie Penta (553 m) are both close. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
The neighbourhood recorded 138 total crimes in the latest data. Without a breakdown, it's hard to assess the nature of these incidents. However, the area is central and well-populated, which often means more foot traffic and natural surveillance.
Homes that sold recently in Galgenveld took an average of 40 days to sell. This is a moderate pace, suggesting a balanced market, not too fast, not too slow.
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