A rental home on Kanaalstraat
This rental home on Kanaalstraat in Assen is part of the social housing sector. The listing did not state the property type, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €757 per month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average of €1,342, which made it a keenly priced option. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare it with other rental homes in Assen. This home has not been online since 27 October 2026.
The Koopmanskwartier neighbourhood
Koopmanskwartier is a central neighbourhood in Assen with a strong urban feel. Around 70% of households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.4, so the area is largely made up of people living alone. The age profile leans towards older residents, with 37% aged 65 or over. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics. The housing stock is mostly rental, with only 12% owner-occupied homes. For more context, you can read about the Koopmanskwartier neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away, so groceries are never far. For primary education, Basisschool De Cirkel is a five-minute walk, and Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas is just beyond that. Secondary education is available at Gomarus College Assen, about a ten-minute walk away. The train station is 1.4 km from the home, which is a manageable distance for commuters. The wider area falls under the municipality of Assen.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only. The agent had not published full specifications for the property.
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About Kanaalstraat 117, Assen
Why was the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €757 per month was 44% below the neighbourhood average of €1,342. This is partly because the home is in the social housing sector, which typically sets rents below market levels. The floor area of 71 m² was also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m², which contributes to the lower price. The listing did not state the property type, year of construction or energy label.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Koopmanskwartier is a central neighbourhood with a strong urban character. Around 70% of households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.4. The age profile is skewed towards older residents, with 37% aged 65 or over, while 27% are between 25 and 45. Only 10% of households have children, so the area is not particularly family-oriented.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The nearest supermarket is AH XL at 224 metres, which is just around the corner. Dirk is also close at 231 metres, and SPAR is at 513 metres. Ekoplaza is at 516 metres, and Jumbo is at 701 metres. With 17 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of choice for daily shopping.
What schools are nearby?
For primary education, Basisschool De Cirkel is at 357 metres, Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas at 407 metres, and Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen at 423 metres. Kindcentrum Emmaschool is at 561 metres. For secondary education, Gomarus College Assen is at 578 metres. There are 40 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.4 km from the home. That is a walk of roughly 15 to 20 minutes, or a short cycle.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
had published only the street and price on the listing. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood figures are accurate.
