De Esch, Assen

De Esch Part of the Centrum district in Assen. Home to 665 residents. €367k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 59/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 665 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €367k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 59/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 37.6 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Assen, 9 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Emmaschool, 485 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 376 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 91%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is De Esch safe?

De Esch recorded 25 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 37.6 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Assen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in De Esch?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in De Esch is €367k. Recent Assen sale prices average 29% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €473k.

What schools are in De Esch?

The nearest primary school is Emmaschool, 485 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from De Esch?

The nearest NS train station is Assen, 9 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Oude Gasfabriek
  • Bomenbuurt
  • De Hertenkamp
  • De Stoepen

All Assen rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.