Emmerschans, Emmen

Emmerschans Part of the Emmerschans district in Emmen. Home to 1,200 residents. €300k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,200 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €300k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 11.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Emmen, 34 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Kubus, 842 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 806 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 58%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Emmerschans safe?

Emmerschans recorded 14 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 11.7 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Emmen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Emmerschans?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Emmerschans is €300k. Recent Emmen sale prices average 33% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €399k.

What schools are in Emmerschans?

The nearest primary school is De Kubus, 842 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Emmerschans?

The nearest NS train station is Emmen, 34 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Schoonebeek
  • Nieuw-Schoonebeek
  • Nieuw-Dordrecht-Centrum
  • Emmer-Compascuum-Centrum

All Emmen 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.