Neighbourhood profile · Amsterdam

Buitenveldert-West, Amsterdam

Buitenveldert-West scores 3.5 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Amsterdam's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €555.000, with 40% of homes owner-occupied. Amenities score a 4.6/5, meaning shops, restaurants, and services are excellent. The area has 18,590 residents, with 57% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.5

Livability

Above average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€555.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€555.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+7% vs city · +39% vs NL

Owner-occupied

40%

+29% vs city · -30% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€630.621

+2.1% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+4.6%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

71%

Median time on market

36 days

Market tension

3.3

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1945-1965

Number of homes

5.095

Energy labels in the area

Based on 8,233 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.5/ 5Above average

Safety

3.0

Amenities

4.6

Housing quality

2.7

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 4% vs last year

Theft

20.1 per 1,000

Violence

4.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.2 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

18.590

Households

10.795

Age distribution

0–15: 13%15–25: 10%25–45: 38%45–65: 20%65+: 19%

Single-person

57%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.2 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 53 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateKwetsbaar gebied - 20-40 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station4.0 km

Supermarket1.3 km

GP / Doctor1.6 km

Hospital2.5 km

Primary school0.9 km

Daycare0.8 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
St. Jozefschool	Primary	994m	Satisfactory
Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Zuid voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	1.1km	—
Esprit Scholengroep voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	1.2km	—
Chr Sgm Buitenveldert v Gymn Ath Havo en Mavo	Secondary	1.4km	—
Stichting Joodse Kindergemeenschap Cheider	Primary	2.1km	Satisfactory