De Goorns
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De Goorns, Assen – “My green neighbourho...”

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7.5
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De Goorns has 690 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 327 homes in De GoornsCurrently there are 0 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in De GoornsBased on registered homes

De Goorns is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Assen, in the district Marsdijk The neighbourhood has a total area of 15 hectares, of which 15 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01060711. The postcode area is 9403NA-9403NZ.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.5. They describe it as 'My green neighbourhood' and 'Reasonably neat neighbourhood, but people should do more with their gardens'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

De Goorns has 690 residents. Of these, 48,6% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,4%). The other age groups are 23,2% for '25 to 45 years', 20,3% for '65 years or older', 15,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,7% is unmarried, 41,3% is married, 9,4% is divorced and 4,3% is widowed. 575 residents originate from the Netherlands, 25 come from Europe and 90 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 330 households in De Goorns. 37,9% of these are single-person households, 28,8% households without children and 33,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In De Goorns there are 600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.900, which is €9.300 (22%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €26.900, which is €8.000 (23%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of De Goorns are educated to an intermediate level. 50,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 20,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 690 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 483 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (93%), while 7% are self-employed. In De Goorns, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 130 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In De Goorns there are 327 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €264.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 42% rental homes and 58% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 58% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Goorns are 1980-1990 (71%) and 1990-2000 (29%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in De Goorns. The most recently listed home is Roegoorn 25 by Steenhuis Makelaars Assen. Over the past year, 15 homes were sold in De Goorns. On average, a home was sold within 28 days.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in De Goorns. The most recent home is Spintgoorn 48, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in De Goorns over the past year.

No recent rental data available for De Goorns.

Energy

In De Goorns there are 223 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (61%), C (21%) and A (17%). On average, an address in De Goorns uses 2.170 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 750 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 6% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Andrej Sacharovweg
  • Meentgoorn
  • Mahatma Gandhiweg
  • Roegoorn
  • Jan Palachweg
  • Schatgoorn
  • Boergoorn
  • Spintgoorn
  • Schepelgoorn
  • Muddegoorn
  • Smalgoorn

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,4 km
Hospital
2,8 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
3,8 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
2,2 km
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7.5
Elly
Living alone · Terraced house
01-10-2025
My green neighbourhood

Friendly people but everyone keeps to themselves

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7.5
Elly
Living alone · Terraced house
04-08-2025
Reasonably neat neighbourhood, but people should do more with their gardens

Reasonably neat, but more green maintenance by residents themselves, more control over housing construction. Shops, schools, playgrounds sufficient.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
125Single-person households
95Households without children
110Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€26,900 P.A.average per resident23% below the national average
€32,900 P.A.average per income recipient22% below the national average
93%of the employed are in paid employment
7%of the employed are self-employed
70%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
De Goorns
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Marsdijk

Figures for the district Marsdijk due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
38 days ▼ 25,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
269
sales in the past year
135 m²
average living area
-18%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
84 days ▲ 7,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
13
lettings in the past year
116 m²
average living area
-48%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
De Goorns
750
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
De Goorns
2.170
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about De Goorns

What does the housing stock in De Goorns look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 73% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (61%).

How much does a home cost in De Goorns?

Over the past year a home for sale in De Goorns was listed for an average of €432,885 (€3,254 per m²). That is 18% below the Dutch national average.

What is the average rent in De Goorns?

A rental home in De Goorns cost an average of €1,115 per month (€10 per m²). That is 48% below the national average.

Who lives in De Goorns?

Buurt De Goorns has 690 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%).

How sustainable is the housing supply in De Goorns?

The housing supply in De Goorns is remarkably efficient: 87% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 750 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to De Goorns?

From De Goorns you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 3.8 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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