Gibraltarbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Admiraal De Ruijterweg sits in the heart of Amsterdam West, where the city hums with energy. At 61 m², it's a compact but well-proportioned home, built in 1922 with original character and an energy label D. Priced at €550,000, it's slightly below the neighbourhood average of €578,409, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Gibraltarbuurt is densely built and very urban, with over 5,300 addresses per km². It's a young area: nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. Two residents reviewed the neighbourhood: one says "Is no longer such a nice neighbourhood" and mentions "Many drug-using and drug-dealing Moroccan loitering youths"; the other gave a low score without further comment. Crime figures show 259 incidents, which is something to be aware of.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: De Zijderoute primary school is on your doorstep, and IKC de Boomgaard is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, with a restaurant and a park both within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Groot Amsterdam Makelaardij B.V. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Admiraal De Ruijterweg 384-2, Amsterdam
Mediocre · 2 residents
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About Admiraal De Ruijterweg 384-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €550,000 is slightly below the average sale price in Gibraltarbuurt (€578,409) and close to the median of €525,000. Given the 61 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €9,016, which is a bit lower than the neighbourhood average of €9,362. So it's priced keenly compared to other homes in the area.
The apartment has energy label D. This is a common rating for a 1922 building, and it means you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 47% of homes have label D or lower, so this is typical for the area. You may want to consider improvements like better insulation to reduce future bills.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride. This gives you access to the wider rail network, though for daily commuting within Amsterdam you'll likely rely on trams and buses that serve the area.
Gibraltarbuurt has 259 reported crimes, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. Two resident reviews mention issues with drug-related nuisance and loitering youths. However, the area is also lively and well-connected, with many young professionals. It's a mixed picture, so it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. De Zijderoute is just 81 m away, IKC de Boomgaard at 224 m, and OBS Multatuli at 280 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away. The area has a high density of schools, so options are plentiful.
Currently there are 22 apartments for sale in Gibraltarbuurt. The market is active: 110 homes were sold recently, with an average selling time of 31 days. This suggests that well-priced homes don't stay on the market long.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Gibraltarbuurt