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Centrale Markt, Amsterdam

Centrale Markt scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €573.000, with 39% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. Amenities score a 5.0/5, meaning shops, restaurants, and services are excellent. The area has 13,170 residents, with 59% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€573.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€573.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+11% vs city · +44% vs NL

Owner-occupied

39%

+26% vs city · -32% 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

Number of homes

7.870

Energy labels in the area

Based on 5,750 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.2
Amenities
5.0
Housing quality
2.9
Physical environment
2.8
Residents
2.4

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 2% vs last year

Theft

31.8 per 1,000

Violence

9.0 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

13.170

Households

8.055

Age distribution

0–15: 9%15–25: 9%25–45: 42%45–65: 27%65+: 12%

Single-person

59%

Avg. household

1.6

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

10.2 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.7 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 40 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station3.3 km
Supermarket0.5 km
GP / Doctor0.4 km
Hospital2.3 km
Primary school0.6 km
Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran

Primary · 513m

Satisfactory

Esprit Scholengroep voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Secondary · 576m

Basisschool De Bron

Primary · 652m

Satisfactory

Esprit Scholengroep voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Secondary · 793m

Basisschool Westerpark

Primary · 934m

Not rated

Source: DUO 2026

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