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Prinses Irenebuurt e.o., Amsterdam

Prinses Irenebuurt e.o. 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 €1.129.000, with 74% of homes owner-occupied. Amenities score a 5.0/5, meaning shops, restaurants, and services are excellent. The area has 10,120 residents. 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

€

Avg. WOZ value

€1.129.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€1.129.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+118% vs city · +184% vs NL

Owner-occupied

74%

+139% vs city · +30% 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

4.495

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,644 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

4.0/ 5Above average

Safety

3.0

Amenities

5.0

Housing quality

3.2

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 11% vs last year

Theft

50.0 per 1,000

Violence

12.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

8.6 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

10.120

Households

4.850

Age distribution

0–15: 18%15–25: 12%25–45: 26%45–65: 27%65+: 18%

Single-person

44%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.9 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

12.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.7 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 50 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Amsterdam - Plan Zuid

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.4 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.3 km

Hospital3.1 km

Primary school0.7 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Vossius Gymnasium	Secondary	288m	—
St. Nicolaaslyceum voor havo en vwo	Secondary	375m	—
Basisschool De Wielewaal 1e Montessori-School	Primary	514m	Not rated
Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind	Primary	527m	Satisfactory
Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Zuid voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	585m	—