Neighbourhood profile · Amsterdam

Volewijck, Amsterdam

Volewijck scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €435.000, with 15% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 16,045 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€435.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€435.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-16% vs city · +9% vs NL

Owner-occupied

15%

-52% vs city · -74% 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

4.223

Energy labels in the area

Based on 8,302 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.6

Amenities

4.1

Housing quality

2.7

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 12% vs last year

Theft

28.6 per 1,000

Violence

9.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.1 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

16.045

Households

8.680

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 10%25–45: 40%45–65: 24%65+: 11%

Single-person

50%

Avg. household

1.9

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

8.9 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

8.8 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 55 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Amsterdam-Noord

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station5.3 km

Supermarket1.2 km

GP / Doctor0.9 km

Hospital1.9 km

Primary school0.7 km

Daycare0.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Oecumenische basisschool Oranje Nassau	Primary	148m	Satisfactory
Montessorischool Azalea	Primary	258m	Satisfactory
Dalton Kindcentrum De IJsbreker	Primary	529m	Satisfactory
Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Noord voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	697m	—
IKC Overhoeks	Primary	934m	Satisfactory