De Mare, Alkmaar

De Mare Part of the De Mare district in Alkmaar. Home to 2,460 residents. €255k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 49/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,460 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €255k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 49/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 124.4 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Alkmaar Noord, 16 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool De Sterrenwachter, 584 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 172 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 23%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is De Mare safe?

De Mare recorded 306 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 124.4 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Alkmaar median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in De Mare?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in De Mare is €255k. Recent Alkmaar sale prices average 12% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €285k.

What schools are in De Mare?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Sterrenwachter, 584 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 5 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from De Mare?

The nearest NS train station is Alkmaar Noord, 16 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • De Hoef III en IV
  • Overdie-West
  • Daalmeer-Zuidwest
  • Oosterhout

All Alkmaar 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.