Neighbourhood profile · Amsterdam

Hoofddorppleinbuurt, Amsterdam

Hoofddorppleinbuurt 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 €546.000, with 41% of homes owner-occupied. Amenities score a 5.0/5, meaning shops, restaurants, and services are excellent. The area has 22,860 residents, with 55% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.5

Livability

Above average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€546.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€546.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+5% vs city · +37% vs NL

Owner-occupied

41%

+32% vs city · -28% 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

6.313

Energy labels in the area

Based on 9,031 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.5/ 5Above average

Safety

2.6

Amenities

5.0

Housing quality

2.7

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.5

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 12% vs last year

Theft

38.2 per 1,000

Violence

4.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.7 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

22.860

Households

13.405

Age distribution

0–15: 11%15–25: 13%25–45: 46%45–65: 21%65+: 10%

Single-person

55%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

11.0 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.1 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.6 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 59 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 station1.8 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.5 km

Hospital2.3 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Kindcentrum De Leertuin	Primary	99m	Satisfactory
Tobiasschool voor Vbo, Lwoo en Praktijkonderwijs	Secondary	437m	—
Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory
Notenkraker	Primary	1.1km	Not rated
7e Montessorischool, Openbare School voor Basisonderwijs	Primary	1.7km	Satisfactory