Neighbourhood profile · Amsterdam

Van Lennepbuurt, Amsterdam

Van Lennepbuurt 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 €478.000, with 26% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. Amenities score a 5.0/5, meaning shops, restaurants, and services are excellent. The area has 16,495 residents, with 62% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

4.0

Livability

Above average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€478.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€478.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-8% vs city · +20% vs NL

Owner-occupied

26%

-16% vs city · -54% 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

10.235

Energy labels in the area

Based on 7,996 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

4.0/ 5Above average

Safety

2.4

Amenities

5.0

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.4

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 6% vs last year

Theft

30.1 per 1,000

Violence

8.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

16.495

Households

10.550

Age distribution

0–15: 9%15–25: 10%25–45: 45%45–65: 22%65+: 13%

Single-person

62%

Avg. household

1.6

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.4 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.3 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.7 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 48 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 station3.0 km

Supermarket0.3 km

GP / Doctor0.4 km

Hospital2.4 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Brede School De kinkerbuurt	Primary	198m	Not rated
Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Zuid voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	297m	—
Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje 2e Montessori-School	Primary	460m	Not rated
Basisschool Annie M G Schmidt	Primary	561m	Not rated
De Waterkant	Primary	702m	Not rated