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Number of establishments
The Station district presents itself as a vibrant mixed-use commercial area, home to 16,440 residents distributed across 11,280 households and supported by a working professional population of 10,670 individuals. With a net labour participation rate of 76%, the neighbourhood demonstrates strong economic engagement and workforce availability. The commercial real estate landscape is notably diverse, comprising 1,661 non-residential properties that accommodate 3,620 business establishments. The economic profile is anchored primarily by business services, which dominate with 1,020 registered ventures, followed closely by trade and hospitality sectors accounting for 980 establishments. This composition signals a sophisticated, service-oriented economy with substantial retail and consumer-facing activity, complemented by cultural, recreational, and municipal services represented by 460 and 410 facilities respectively.
For prospective commercial tenants and investors, the Station district offers compelling opportunities rooted in both labour supply and local purchasing power. The average net income per resident stands at €37,800 annually, reflecting a solid middle-market consumer base capable of supporting retail, hospitality, and service-oriented businesses. The combination of 10,670 working professionals with high labour force participation creates an attractive talent pool for office-based operations and professional services. The balanced sectoral mix suggests the area is particularly well-suited for office space targeting business service providers, retail premises capitalising on neighbourhood footfall and spending patterns, and hospitality venues serving both the resident population and daytime workforce, making it an ideal location for diverse commercial uses rather than specialised logistics or industrial operations.
CBS dataset: 85984NED · Last updated: June 29, 2026

Miquel van Dongen
Tech Director
As Tech Director at RE-SEARCH, Miquel van Dongen is co-responsible for developing the platform and for collecting, structuring and analysing data. By combining technology with real estate expertise, he ensures that RE-SEARCH can continuously generate reliable and up-to-date market data.