Koopmanskwartier, Assen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Weiersstraat sits in the heart of Assen, where the city's energy is right on your doorstep. At 47 m² it's compact, and with a rent of €501 it's a social-housing unit, 62% below the neighbourhood average of €1,302. That makes it a keenly priced option in a market where apartments in Assen typically go for much more.
The Koopmanskwartier neighbourhood is a dense, urban area with a high address density of 2,842 per km². Most homes are flats (95%), and the population skews older, 38% are 65 or over. Single-person households dominate (680 out of 1,510 residents). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS figures: it's a quiet, central area with a mix of ages.
For daily groceries, the AH XL is just around the corner, and Dirk is similarly close. Ekoplaza and SPAR are a five-minute walk away. Primary schools are a couple of streets away: Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen and Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk to Gomarus College Assen. The train station is 2.2 km away, so a short cycle or bus ride. The municipality of Assen keeps the centre lively with restaurants and a library within walking distance.
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Details of this home
Weiersstraat 38, Assen
Data from Koopmanskwartier
Data from Koopmanskwartier
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About Weiersstraat 38, Assen
At €501, this apartment is a social-housing unit and well below the neighbourhood average of €1,302. The median rent in Koopmanskwartier is €1,255, so this is a very affordable option. However, the floor area of 47 m² is 56% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 108 m², so you get less space for the low price.
Rental homes in Koopmanskwartier are let on average within 14 days, which indicates a fast-moving market. With only 3 rentals currently available in the neighbourhood, demand is high. If you're interested, it's worth acting promptly.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1984). You can expect moderate energy costs, not as low as an A-label, but not as high as an F or G. The exact bills depend on your usage.
The AH XL and Dirk supermarkets are both within 300 m, so daily shopping is very convenient. Ekoplaza and SPAR are a five-minute walk. For dining, restaurants are just 200 m away. The library and a park are both about 700 m from the apartment.
Assen train station is 2.2 km from the apartment. That's about a 25-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen (356 m), Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas (360 m), and Basisschool De Cirkel (396 m). For secondary education, Gomarus College Assen is 632 m away.
The CBS data records 411 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a breakdown or comparison, it's hard to judge. The area is central and busy, which often means more foot traffic and activity.
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