Mercatorpark, Amsterdam

Mercatorpark Part of the Van Galenbuurt district in Amsterdam. Home to 2,840 residents. Leefbaarometer 45/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 2,840 residents
• Leefbaarometer livability: 45/90
• Composite grade: C
• Crime rate: 28.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest train station: Admiraal Helfrichstraat (tram), 2 minutes walk (NS)
• Nearest primary school: Rosa Boekdrukker, 651 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 472 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
• Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
• Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Mercatorpark safe?

Mercatorpark recorded 81 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 28.5 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Amsterdam median on the safety section of the report.

What schools are in Mercatorpark?

The nearest primary school is Rosa Boekdrukker, 651 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 6 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Mercatorpark?

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

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers 2025, Politie 47022NED trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-09-05. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.