Neighbourhood profile · Amsterdam

IJplein/Vogelbuurt, Amsterdam

IJplein/Vogelbuurt scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €453.000, with 21% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 12,200 residents, with 57% 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

€453.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€453.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-13% vs city · +14% vs NL

Owner-occupied

21%

-32% vs city · -63% 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

3.230

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,767 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.1

Amenities

4.1

Housing quality

2.8

Physical environment

2.8

Residents

2.6

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 8% vs last year

Theft

21.7 per 1,000

Violence

9.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

7.1 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

12.200

Households

6.765

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 14%25–45: 38%45–65: 23%65+: 10%

Single-person

57%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

8.9 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

9.1 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 57 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Amsterdam-Noord

Foundation risk

LowStedelijk gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station5.2 km

Supermarket1.2 km

GP / Doctor1.2 km

Hospital3.0 km

Primary school0.9 km

Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Vrije School Noord Holland voor Atheneum Havo Mavo	Secondary	152m	—
Voortgezet Onderwijs van Amsterdam voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo en Lwoo	Secondary	175m	—
Voortgezet Onderwijs van Amsterdam voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo en Lwoo	Secondary	175m	—
Oecumenische basisschool De Kinderboom	Primary	258m	Satisfactory
OBS IJplein	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory