John Franklinbuurt, Amsterdam

John Franklinbuurt Part of the Van Galenbuurt district in Amsterdam. Home to 1,830 residents. €439k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,830 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €439k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
  • Composite grade: B
  • Crime rate: 41 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Marco Polostraat (tram), 2 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Rosa Boekdrukker, 66 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 237 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 20%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is John Franklinbuurt safe?

John Franklinbuurt recorded 75 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 41 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Amsterdam median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in John Franklinbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in John Franklinbuurt is €439k. Recent Amsterdam sale prices average 22% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €534k.

What schools are in John Franklinbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Rosa Boekdrukker, 66 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 8 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from John Franklinbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Marco Polostraat (tram), 2 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Spaarndammerbuurt-Noordoost
  • Robert Scottbuurt-Oost
  • Spaarndammerbuurt-Midden
  • Balboaplein e.o.

All Amsterdam 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.