Analysis Report
Binnenstad
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Generated 15 April 2026
Balanced profile
Overall score
74/100
Transit
10/10
Safety
2/10
Green
7/10
Summary
"Decent Urban Living Options"
Binnenstad, Amersfoort, presents a mixed bag for a Balanced lifestyle. The area's high crime rate in the Lieve Vrouwekerkhof neighbourhood, with 115 registered crimes, raises concerns about safety. However, its abundant green spaces and relatively high food variety make it an attractive option for those seeking urban convenience.
Places and amenities
Income and housing
Crime and safety
Noise and environment
Overall fit
Binnenstad
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Binnenstad, Amersfoort, presents a mixed bag for a Balanced lifestyle. The area's high crime rate in the Lieve Vrouwekerkhof neighbourhood, with 115 registered crimes, raises concerns about safety. However, its abundant green spaces and relatively high food variety make it an attractive option for those seeking urban convenience.
Strongest visible upside
Strong mobility with 23 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
Main trade-off to check
Safety is one of the clearer compromises here, with an official high crime local read.
Evidence note
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area snapshot
District
Stadskern
Municipality
Amersfoort
Safety
High crime
Income level
Higher income
Urbanisation
Very urban
Nearby districts for comparison
Neighboring municipalities
Context data from CBS (Statistics Netherlands) and Politie · 2025
Housing data from this neighbourhood
Daily life fit
Lifestyle pillars
Decision read
Mobility is the clearest everyday strength here, while safety is the first routine check to pressure-test.
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 23 nearby stops within walking distance.
The official safety read is high crime, making safety one of the clearer trade-offs in this location.
There is some outdoor relief here, with 7 parks nearby, but the overall calmness still reads as moderate.
Daily routines look easy here, with 30 grocery options and 144 food spots nearby.
Housing looks more middle-band here, with average home values around EUR 398,000.
Money & trade-offs
Affordability & trade-offs
Decision read
The housing picture looks relatively workable, so the real question is what you gain or give up in return. The biggest thing to judge below is whether this trade-off feels worth it in practice.
Price level
Mid-range
EUR 398,000
Budget fit
Mid budget fit
EUR 39,600
Housing mix
Rental-led
Owner 34% · Rental 66%
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area position
Trade-off read
For budget planning, the clearest message is that the housing picture sits closer to a workable middle band than to either extreme. Price-wise, it stays closer to the local middle band than to either extreme. The housing mix leans more rental-led and flexible. Recent municipality sale prices also point to an average purchase level around EUR 551,639. The local household profile is more family-sized, which supports a steadier residential feel. Multi-family housing is common here, which tends to align more with apartment-led or denser living. Parking provision looks comparatively comfortable for households that rely more on a car.
Median household income: EUR 39,600 · Amersfoort · CBS 2024 (voorlopig) · Housing context neighbourhood-level
Average purchase price: EUR 551,639 · Amersfoort · CBS average purchase price 2025
Practical specifics
School fit
Good
7.5/10
Decision read
School access is one of the more persuasive practical reasons to shortlist this area, with 4 nearby locations supporting the read.
School locations nearby
4
Unique institutions
4
This area supports a solid school-access profile, even if it is not one of the strongest education clusters. There is also some higher-education presence nearby.
Strengths
- Strong mobility with 23 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
- Daily convenience is strong, with 30 grocery options and 144 food spots nearby.
- Green access is a positive here, with 7 nearby parks supporting more outdoor relief.
Weaknesses
- Safety is one of the clearer compromises here, with an official high crime local read.
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How would this address score for other lifestyles?
Family
56
Young Professional
83
Nightlife
94
Active & Outdoors
73
Quiet & Remote
48
Student
88
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Looks strongest for
Mobility
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 23 nearby stops within walking distance. People who want easy day-to-day movement and less car dependence.
Daily convenience
Daily convenience is one of the clearer reasons to shortlist this area. daily routines look easy here, with 30 grocery options and 144 food spots nearby. People who value groceries, food, and everyday errands close to home.
Watch-outs before deciding
Safety
Safety deserves a closer in-person check here. This is area context, not a guarantee about one street or one building.
Green & calm
This is one of the sections to pressure-test more closely. Visit at different times of day if noise and atmosphere matter heavily to you.
Affordability reading
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