Neighbourhood profile · Amsterdam

Coenhaven/Minervahaven, Amsterdam

Coenhaven/Minervahaven scores 4.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Amsterdam's top-rated neighbourhoods. Amenities score a 4.9/5, meaning shops, restaurants, and services are excellent. The area has 27,970 residents, with 60% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

4.0

Livability

Above average

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

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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

7.570

Energy labels in the area

Based on 13,064 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

4.0/ 5Above average

Safety

2.6

Amenities

4.9

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

2.8

Residents

2.6

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk279.3 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 10% vs last year

Theft

61.2 per 1,000

Violence

32.9 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.2 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

27.970

Households

16.485

Age distribution

0–15: 11%15–25: 12%25–45: 39%45–65: 24%65+: 14%

Single-person

60%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

11.3 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.1 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.9 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 55 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateStedelijk gebied - 40-60 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Scholengemeenschap ZAAM West voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	784m	—
Het 4e Gymnasium	Secondary	840m	—
Oecumenische basisschool Onze Amsterdamse School	Primary	1.3km	Satisfactory
Brede School De Spaarndammerhout	Primary	1.3km	Unsatisfactory
De Zeeheld	Primary	1.9km	Not rated