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Houthavens, Amsterdam

Houthavens scores 4.0 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 €857.000, with 50% of homes owner-occupied. 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 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

4.0

Livability

Above average

Avg. WOZ value

€857.000

Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€857.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+65% vs city · +115% vs NL

Owner-occupied

50%

+61% vs city · -12% 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

7.570

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

Low risk27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 4% vs last year

Theft

13.9 per 1,000

Violence

2.4 per 1,000

Vandalism

1.6 per 1,000

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

10.2 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.3 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.6 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 52 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 station3.0 km
Supermarket0.4 km
GP / Doctor0.7 km
Hospital3.4 km
Primary school0.8 km
Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Oecumenische basisschool Onze Amsterdamse School

Primary · 29m

Satisfactory

Brede School De Spaarndammerhout

Primary · 58m

Unsatisfactory

Het 4e Gymnasium

Secondary · 394m

De Zeeheld

Primary · 674m

Not rated

Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden

Primary · 1.1km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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