Neighbourhood profile · Amsterdam

Waterland, Amsterdam

Waterland scores 3.3 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €982.000, with 77% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 6,305 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.3

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€982.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€982.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+90% vs city · +147% vs NL

Owner-occupied

77%

+148% vs city · +35% 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

736

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,022 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.3/ 5

Safety

3.2

Amenities

2.9

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

3.4

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 12% vs last year

Theft

16.8 per 1,000

Violence

6.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.6 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

6.305

Households

3.015

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 10%25–45: 21%45–65: 31%65+: 22%

Single-person

41%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

8.8 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 28 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station6.6 km

Supermarket2.2 km

GP / Doctor2.7 km

Hospital7.3 km

Primary school2.5 km

Daycare2.6 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Kindcentrum Bekkers	Primary	4.3km	Satisfactory
Oecumenische basisschool De Vijf Sterren	Primary	4.4km	Satisfactory
al Yaqoet	Primary	4.8km	Satisfactory
Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Noord voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	4.8km	—
IJdoorn-School	Primary	5.0km	Satisfactory

Kindcentrum Bekkers

Primary · 4.3km

Satisfactory

Oecumenische basisschool De Vijf Sterren

Primary · 4.4km

Satisfactory

al Yaqoet

Primary · 4.8km

Satisfactory

Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Noord voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo

Secondary · 4.8km

—

IJdoorn-School

Primary · 5.0km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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