De Messchen, Assen

De Messchen Part of the Marsdijk district in Assen. Home to 805 residents. €417k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 58/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 805 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €417k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 58/90
  • Composite grade: B
  • Crime rate: 5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool Heksenketel, 759 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 1193 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 93%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is De Messchen safe?

De Messchen recorded 4 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 5 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 Messchen?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in De Messchen is €417k. Recent Assen sale prices average 29% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €537k.

What schools are in De Messchen?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Heksenketel, 759 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

Similar neighbourhoods

  • De Hertenkamp
  • De Hamels
  • De Hoven
  • Bomenbuurt

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.