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Noordelijke IJ-oevers-West, Amsterdam

Noordelijke IJ-oevers-West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €566.000, with 22% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 30,725 residents, with 52% 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

€566.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€566.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+9% vs city · +42% vs NL

Owner-occupied

22%

-29% vs city · -61% 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

5.500

Energy labels in the area

Based on 14,771 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.6

Amenities

3.9

Housing quality

2.5

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 6% vs last year

Theft

44.0 per 1,000

Violence

6.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

30.725

Households

17.110

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 11%25–45: 40%45–65: 23%65+: 13%

Single-person

52%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

10.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

8.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.4 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

LoudAverage 64 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowStedelijk gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station6.6 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor0.8 km

Hospital2.9 km

Primary school1.4 km

Daycare1.0 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Kindcentrum De Baanbreker	Primary	421m	—
Blijhaven	Primary	439m	Satisfactory
Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Noord voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	1.3km	—
Dalton Kindcentrum De IJsbreker	Primary	1.4km	Satisfactory
De Poolster	Primary	1.4km	Satisfactory