FACTLINEBest neighbourhoods for families in Emmen
A family score from the Leefbaarometer: overall liveability, safety and nuisance, social cohesion and the physical surroundings (green space, housing quality), weighted equally. Only residential neighbourhoods with 1,500+ residents are included. Each neighbourhood page lists its schools with test results.
Number one: Parc Sandur (77/100).
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| # | Neighbourhood | Family score | Residents |
| 1 | Parc Sandur | 77/100 | 2,115 |
| 2 | Rietlanden | 62/100 | 9,005 |
| 3 | Barger-Oosterveld | 55/100 | 2,990 |
| 4 | Erica-Centrum | 54/100 | 3,825 |
| 5 | Schoonebeek | 54/100 | 3,825 |
| 6 | Nieuw-Amsterdam-Centrum | 53/100 | 4,285 |
| 7 | Delftlanden | 53/100 | 2,600 |
| 8 | Emmen over 't spoor | 50/100 | 2,020 |
| 9 | Emmer-Erfscheidenveen | 50/100 | 1,780 |
| 10 | Klazienaveen-Zuid | 49/100 | 5,940 |
| 11 | Zwartemeer-Centrum | 47/100 | 2,820 |
| 12 | Klazienaveen-Noord | 46/100 | 4,850 |
| 13 | Emmer-Compascuum-Centrum | 40/100 | 4,795 |
| 14 | Veenoord | 39/100 | 2,120 |
| 15 | Eerste Kruisdiep | 39/100 | 1,900 |
| 16 | Emmen-Centrum | 37/100 | 4,925 |
| 17 | Emmerhout | 32/100 | 7,050 |
| 18 | Bargeres | 30/100 | 8,890 |
| 19 | Emmermeer | 30/100 | 6,000 |
| 20 | Angelslo | 29/100 | 7,725 |
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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.