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Facts and figures about the Zwarte Water neighbourhood in Noorderpark, Assen from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the EP-Online energy-label register. Each figure shows the date or year it describes and, where available, the same figure for Noorderpark, Assen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,265

1 Jan 2026+30 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

635

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

642

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€230,000

2025Noorderpark: €251,000Assen: €294,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

4,539 per km²

1 Jan 2026Noorderpark: 4,698 per km²Assen: 865 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Zwarte Water

The homes most recently listed in the Zwarte Water neighbourhood in Noorderpark, Assen, newest first.

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

Homes and their value, who owns them and what types of homes there are.

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

0%

1 Jan 2025Noorderpark: 10%Assen: 8%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

1%

1 Jan 2025Noorderpark: 3%Assen: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Owner-occupied42%44%59%57%
Rented from a housing association50%48%27%28%
Rented from another landlord8%8%14%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes40%42%31%37%
Terraced houses32%27%32%29%
Corner houses10%12%15%13%
Semi-detached houses14%14%13%9%
Detached houses4%5%10%13%
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes6424,62733,4018,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes08238569,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€230,000€251,000€294,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes60%58%69%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses32%27%32%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses10%12%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses14%14%13%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses4%5%10%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes40%42%31%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes1%3%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied42%44%59%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association50%48%27%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord8%8%14%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%90%92%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%10%8%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes58%56%41%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Noorderpark: 5Assen: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Noorderpark: 10Assen: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zwarte WaterNoorderpark
  • 0–14 years16.7% (210)
    Noorderpark: 13.1% · Assen: 14.5% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.3% (130)
    Noorderpark: 10.4% · Assen: 12.2% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years30.2% (380)
    Noorderpark: 24.1% · Assen: 24.1% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years24.2% (305)
    Noorderpark: 24.7% · Assen: 26.7% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years13.9% (175)
    Noorderpark: 19.2% · Assen: 17% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over4.8% (60)
    Noorderpark: 8.5% · Assen: 5.5% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Men50%63048.1%4,12049.7%35,18649.8%9,025,827
Women50%63051.9%4,44550.3%35,58350.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Never married57.9%73048.6%4,16549%34,68750.2%9,101,569
Married28.6%36033.3%2,85536.8%26,02037.3%6,758,191
Divorced9.1%11510.6%9109.2%6,4867.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.4%557.5%6405.1%3,5764.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Dutch origin69.8%88075.9%6,50579.2%56,08170.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4.8%604.7%4055.4%3,8479.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe25.4%32019.4%1,66015.3%10,84119.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin70.1%88075.9%6,51079.2%56,08170.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.4%302.4%2102.2%1,5703.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe10.4%1308.3%7156.7%4,7278.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2.4%302.3%2003.2%2,2776.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe14.7%18511%9458.6%6,11411%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,2658,57070,76918,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men6304,12035,1869,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women6304,44535,5839,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years2101,12510,2332,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1308908,6642,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years3802,06517,0854,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years3052,11518,9134,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years1751,65012,0072,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over607303,867956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married7304,16534,6879,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married3602,85526,0206,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1159106,4861,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed556403,576866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin8806,50556,08112,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)604053,8471,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe3201,66010,8413,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin8806,51056,08112,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin302101,570614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1307154,7271,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe302002,2771,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1859456,1141,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births1070622166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents105992025
Deaths1585773173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents101011102025
Population density4,539 per km²4,698 per km²865 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over2402,34015,5133,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,0507,44060,55015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age8405,29046,56012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age2102,15013,9903,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,2351,2701,265
Men620640630
Women610630630
0–14 years205215210
15–24 years135140130
25–44 years355370380
45–64 years300300305
Never married695725730
Married360375360
Divorced120120115
Widowed555555
Dutch origin870885880
European origin (outside the Netherlands)756560
Origin outside Europe285320320
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin875890880
Born in the Netherlands, European origin303030
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe130130130
Born elsewhere in Europe403530
Born outside Europe155185185
Population density4,434 per km²4,582 per km²4,539 per km²
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,0601,0601,0401,050
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age850850840840
Residents of state pension age210210210210

Households

How many households there are and how they are made up.

Average household size

2

1 Jan 2026+0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Single-person households48.8%31050.3%2,30041.1%13,59540.3%3,412,202
Households without children23.6%15025.5%1,16528.1%9,28528.3%2,398,121
Households with children27.6%17524.3%1,11030.8%10,18631.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Households6354,57033,0668,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households3102,30013,5953,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1501,1659,2852,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children1751,11010,1862,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size21.92.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households630645635
Single-person households310320310
Households without children160155150
Households with children165175175
Average household size1.922

Income and wealth

Average incomes, how incomes compare with national income groups, and household wealth.

Median household wealth

€24,800

2024Noorderpark: €42,500Assen: €115,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

4.3%

2024Noorderpark: 3%Assen: 2.7%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

13.4%

2024Noorderpark: 11.6%Assen: 6.9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)45.3%47%40.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)44.1%43.3%43.3%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)10.6%9.7%16.6%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)55.7%54.9%41.2%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)36.7%37.3%43.3%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)7.6%7.8%15.5%20%
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,0006,90056,10014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)45.3%47%40.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)10.6%9.7%16.6%20%2024
People living in poverty4.3%3%2.7%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line13.4%11.6%6.9%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)55.7%54.9%41.2%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)7.6%7.8%15.5%20%2024
Median household wealth€24,800€42,500€115,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

610

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

66%

2024Noorderpark: 63%Assen: 70%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%61%61%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)30%29%29%27%
Self-employed (register data)10%10%11%17%
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)6103,79035,7809,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)66%63%70%72%2024
Employees (register data)90%90%89%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%61%61%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)30%29%29%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)10%10%11%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Zwarte WaterNoorderpark
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over20%
    Noorderpark: 29% · Assen: 23% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%
    Noorderpark: 8% · Assen: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over8%
    Noorderpark: 6% · Assen: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Noorderpark: 1% · Assen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance804602,010409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit705903,860798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1080680173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)2102,15013,9203,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over8%6%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%8%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over20%29%23%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Dec 202431 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance9090908080
People on disability benefit7070707070
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1010101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)210210210210210
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over8%8%8%8%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%7%7%6%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over19%20%20%20%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)34%32030.1%1,83024.2%12,74026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)45.7%43047.5%2,89045.9%24,19040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)20.2%19022.4%1,36030%15,80033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils120
  • Secondary school pupils70
  • Vocational (MBO) students50
  • Higher professional (HBO) students20
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1205905,6401,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils704103,820935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students503002,480466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students201601,770440,2202025
University (WO) students040480335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)3201,83012,7403,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)4302,89024,1905,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)1901,36015,8004,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)2401,68012,3003,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)3601,98013,1303,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)3802,75023,7905,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)5003,04024,6205,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)1801,24015,4404,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)2101,49016,1604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

Average energy use of homes and how homes are heated and powered.

Average electricity use per home

1,870 kWh

2025Noorderpark: 2,050 kWhAssen: 2,410 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

830 m³

2024Noorderpark: 800 m³Assen: 830 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

950 kWh

2025Noorderpark: 850 kWhAssen: 1,110 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Zwarte WaterNoorderpark
  • Homes using natural gas98%
    Noorderpark: 89% · Assen: 85% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas0%
    Noorderpark: 6% · Assen: 6% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power74%
    Noorderpark: 50% · Assen: 47% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically2%
    Noorderpark: 10% · Assen: 12% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home1,870 kWh2,050 kWh2,410 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home950 kWh850 kWh1,110 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home830 m³800 m³830 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas0%6%6%12%2025
Homes using natural gas98%89%85%81%2025
Homes with solar power74%50%47%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically2%10%12%10%2025

Energy labels

Registered energy labels of homes, from the EP-Online register. The label shares count only homes with a registered label.

Homes with a registered energy label (share)

75.2%

8 Nov 2026Noorderpark: 72.6%Assen: 64.6%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

11.4%

8 Nov 2026Noorderpark: 47.6%Assen: 47.4%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

3.1%

8 Nov 2026Noorderpark: 4.8%Assen: 4.9%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

481

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Zwarte WaterNoorderpark
  • Label A+++++0%
    Noorderpark: 0% · Assen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Noorderpark: 5.7% · Assen: 2% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0%
    Noorderpark: 6.3% · Assen: 5.1% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.4%
    Noorderpark: 0.8% · Assen: 1.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.2%
    Noorderpark: 4.3% · Assen: 2.7% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A10.8%
    Noorderpark: 30.5% · Assen: 36.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B38.9%
    Noorderpark: 16.1% · Assen: 20.5% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C40.7%
    Noorderpark: 26.3% · Assen: 21.3% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D5.8%
    Noorderpark: 5.2% · Assen: 5.8% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E1.7%
    Noorderpark: 2% · Assen: 2.6% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0.6%
    Noorderpark: 1.4% · Assen: 1.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0.8%
    Noorderpark: 1.4% · Assen: 1.2% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label4813,43321,6845,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)75.2%72.6%64.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%5.7%2%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0%6.3%5.1%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.4%0.8%1.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.2%4.3%2.7%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A10.8%30.5%36.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B38.9%16.1%20.5%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C40.7%26.3%21.3%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D5.8%5.2%5.8%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E1.7%2%2.6%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0.6%1.4%1.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0.8%1.4%1.2%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better11.4%47.6%47.4%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G3.1%4.8%4.9%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

Youth care and support under the Social Support Act (Wmo).

Young people receiving youth care (share)

13.9%

2024Noorderpark: 14%Assen: 13.7%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

40

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

99

2024Noorderpark: 128Assen: 87Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

120

2024
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care402552,355486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)13.9%14%13.7%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1201,0606,0601,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents9912887722024

Nearby amenities

How far residents live from everyday amenities such as shops, GPs, schools and train stations.

Average road distance from residents' homes to the nearest facility, and the average number of facilities within a given road distance.

Zwarte WaterNoorderpark

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.7 km · Assen: 1 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 13.5 within 3 km · 19 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.6 km · Assen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 38.4 within 3 km · 47 within 5 km

  • Department store1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 1.8 km · Assen: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 3 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 7.2 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.6 km · Assen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 8.1 within 3 km · 12 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 3.4 km · Assen: 4 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.7 km · Assen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.8 km · Assen: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 3.4 km · Assen: 4 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.4 km · Assen: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.7 within 1 km · 20.5 within 3 km · 37.7 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.4 km · Assen: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.6 within 1 km · 18.6 within 3 km · 35.4 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.5 km · Assen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.5 within 1 km · 13.2 within 3 km · 24.7 within 5 km

  • Secondary school0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.6 km · Assen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 6.2 within 3 km · 8 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km

  • VMBO school0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.6 km · Assen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 6.2 within 3 km · 8 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.7 km · Assen: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 2 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 2.4 km · Assen: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 2.4 km · Assen: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 2.8 km · Assen: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.5 km · Assen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.8 within 1 km · 60.6 within 3 km · 66 within 5 km

  • Café1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 1.1 km · Assen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 11.3 within 3 km · 12 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 0.9 km · Assen: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 26.1 within 3 km · 34 within 5 km

  • Hotel2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 1.9 km · Assen: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 5 within 5 km · 6.6 within 10 km · 28.8 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 1.7 km · Assen: 3 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool12.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 12.7 km · Assen: 12.3 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink29.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 29.9 km · Assen: 31.2 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 2.1 km · Assen: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 7.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 1.7 km · Assen: 3 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue26.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 26.4 km · Assen: 27.7 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 1.7 km · Assen: 3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna12.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 12.2 km · Assen: 13.5 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 1.7 km · Assen: 3 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 1.2 km · Assen: 3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 2.7 within 20 km · 24.6 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noorderpark: 2.2 km · Assen: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.4 km0.6 km1.1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.8 km0.7 km1 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.5 km0.4 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.5 km0.5 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km13.212.689.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km1.21.50.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km8.17.74.57.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km12129.616.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance3.5 km3.4 km4 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.4 km0.7 km1.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance0.4 km0.8 km2.6 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km221.61.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km2222.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km2228.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance3.5 km3.4 km4 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.70.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km1111.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km1114.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km1.21.81.31.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km13.513.47.6111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km1918.91623.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.9 km0.6 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km1.13.53.66.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km38.43820.247.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km4746.941.3102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance1.9 km1.8 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km332.52.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km3336.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km7.27.37.319.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1 km1.1 km1.8 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.30.812.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km11.311.35.922.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km12121148.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.1 km0.9 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.31.22.15.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km26.125.914.246.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km343429.199.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.7 km0.5 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km1.84.6581 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km60.66031.465.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km6666.160.4143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2 km1.9 km2.2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km55417.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km6.66.56.342.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km28.82927.899.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km3.73.62.32.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km20.520.31319.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km37.736.329.343.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.5 km0.4 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km3.63.22.12.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km18.618.312.114.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km35.434.127.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km2.52.11.51.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km24.723.919.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance0.4 km0.6 km1.8 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km6.26.33.63.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km887.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km888.120.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance0.4 km0.6 km1.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km6.26.33.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km887.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km888.118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance0.5 km0.7 km2.5 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km22121 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km221.94.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km222.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance3 km2.8 km2.5 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance2.5 km2.4 km3.3 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance2.5 km2.4 km3.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1.8 km1.7 km3 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance12.9 km12.7 km12.3 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance29.9 km29.9 km31.2 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2.2 km2.1 km3.1 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km110.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km111.18.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km7.17.57.322.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance1.8 km1.7 km3 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km1113.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km1118.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km11.11.319.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance26.4 km26.4 km27.7 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance1.8 km1.7 km3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km1111.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km1112.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km1117.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance12.1 km12.2 km13.5 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance1.8 km1.7 km3 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance0.7 km1.2 km3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1112.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km2.72.92.78.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km24.624.924.139.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.3 km2.2 km2.4 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

80

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zwarte WaterNoorderpark
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Noorderpark: 0% · Assen: 1% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy12.5% (10)
    Noorderpark: 15% · Assen: 11.1% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants18.8% (15)
    Noorderpark: 15% · Assen: 19.2% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.3% (5)
    Noorderpark: 7.1% · Assen: 7.1% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Noorderpark: 1.8% · Assen: 4.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services25% (20)
    Noorderpark: 19.5% · Assen: 23.9% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care25% (20)
    Noorderpark: 27.4% · Assen: 20.9% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services12.5% (10)
    Noorderpark: 13.3% · Assen: 12.2% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations805657,0752,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing007081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy1085785368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants15851,360419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication540505202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate010315123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services201101,690647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care201551,480435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services1075865274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

554

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.9

1 Jan 2026Noorderpark: 0.8Assen: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,994 per km²

1 Jan 2026Noorderpark: 2,122 per km²Assen: 399 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

74

1 Jan 2026+8 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Petrol cars81.2%45081.8%3,16577.2%25,21977.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels18.8%10418.2%70522.8%7,45422.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars5543,87032,6737,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars4503,16525,2196,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels1047057,4541,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.90.810.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,994 per km²2,122 per km²399 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles744923,623706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars425454450
Cars on other fuels7987104
Cars per household0.80.80.9
Motorcycles666874

Area and buildings

Land, water, address density and non-residential buildings.

Total area

28 ha

2026Noorderpark: 184 haAssen: 8,345 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

2,495 per km²

1 Jan 2026Noorderpark: 2,538 per km²Assen: 1,633 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

173

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Zwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlands
Land100%28 ha99.5%182 ha98.1%8,183 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha0.5%1 ha1.9%162 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureZwarte WaterNoorderparkAssenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1736164,2001,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0023813,3832025
Total area28 ha184 ha8,345 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land28 ha182 ha8,183 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha1 ha162 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density2,495 per km²2,538 per km²1,633 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area28 ha28 ha28 ha
Land28 ha28 ha28 ha
Water0 ha0 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodZwarte Water
1 Jan 20242,418 per km²
1 Jan 20252,464 per km²
1 Jan 20262,495 per km²