Best neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in Assen
A score for people who want things within reach: amenities (shops, restaurants, culture, public transport) count double, plus overall liveability, from the Leefbaarometer.
Number one: Oude Molenbuurt (69/100).
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| # | Neighbourhood | Expat score | Residents |
| 1 | Oude Molenbuurt | 69/100 | 1,800 |
| 2 | Veningerland | 67/100 | 1,850 |
| 3 | Koopmanskwartier | 63/100 | 1,545 |
| 4 | De Lariks Oost | 63/100 | 1,340 |
| 5 | Zwarte Water | 57/100 | 1,270 |
| 6 | De Stoepen | 56/100 | 2,140 |
| 7 | Baggelhuizen Zuid | 56/100 | 1,145 |
| 8 | Baggelhuizen Midden | 53/100 | 1,645 |
| 9 | Componistenbuurt Oost | 50/100 | 2,225 |
| 10 | Vredeveld Noord | 49/100 | 1,860 |
| 11 | De Kampen/De Essen | 49/100 | 1,505 |
| 12 | Schildersbuurt | 49/100 | 1,170 |
| 13 | Kloosterhout | 49/100 | 1,095 |
| 14 | De Heugten | 47/100 | 1,195 |
| 15 | De Lariks West | 46/100 | 1,200 |
| 16 | De Dorpen | 46/100 | 1,155 |
| 17 | De Dreven | 46/100 | 1,090 |
| 18 | De Landen/De Akkers | 45/100 | 2,180 |
| 19 | Vredeveld Zuid | 43/100 | 2,230 |
| 20 | De Velden/De Stukken | 42/100 | 1,675 |
| 21 | De Kleuven | 42/100 | 1,055 |
| 22 | Pittelo Noord | 40/100 | 1,490 |
| 23 | Kloosterbos | 40/100 | 1,400 |
| 24 | Pittelo Midden | 39/100 | 1,715 |
| 25 | Kloosterhoven | 39/100 | 1,195 |
| 26 | Park Diepstroeten | 38/100 | 1,065 |
| 27 | Kloosterstede | 38/100 | 1,010 |
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Sources: Leefbaarometer 3.0 (2024), Politie open data, CBS. Neighbourhood averages from Dutch government open data. Factline is independent and not affiliated with the Dutch government.