Oranjebuurt, Assen

Oranjebuurt Part of the Centrum district in Assen. Home to 955 residents. €266k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 955 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €266k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 85.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Assen, 5 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool De Cirkel - school met de Bijbel, 743 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 310 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 41%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Oranjebuurt safe?

Oranjebuurt recorded 82 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 85.9 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 Oranjebuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Oranjebuurt is €266k. Recent Assen sale prices average 29% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €343k.

What schools are in Oranjebuurt?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool De Cirkel - school met de Bijbel, 743 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Oranjebuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Assen, 5 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • De Goorns
  • Schildersbuurt
  • De Beemden
  • Vredeveld Zuid

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.