Middelveldsche Akerpolder, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Baldwinstraat sits in the leafy Middelveldsche Akerpolder, a part of Amsterdam that feels more like a village than a city. Built in 1988 and with a B energy label, it's a solid, efficient home. At €360,000, the asking price is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €538,900, making it a keen entry into the Amsterdam market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Middelveldsche Akerpolder is a spacious, green neighbourhood with mostly family homes and a strong sense of community. Based on three resident reviews, opinions are divided. One resident says: "Used to be a nice neighbourhood but it's going downhill due to people's behaviour, hygiene and antisocial behaviour." Another adds: "I am often harassed by young people. There is a lot of rubbish and plastic on the streets." A third notes: "Nice neighbourhood to live in, could use a bit of sprucing up, but that keeps being postponed by the municipality." The neighbourhood Middelveldsche Akerpolder has a high proportion of families and a very high urban density, yet it retains a suburban feel.
For your morning bread, Vomar is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Lidl is a ten-minute walk. School runs are easy: Openbare Basisschool De Punt is a five-minute walk, and basisschool Atlantis is about ten minutes away. The municipality Amsterdam manages the area, though residents feel the municipality could do more to keep the streets clean.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including KRK Makelaars, Openbare Makelaardij on Funda, and Openbare Makelaardij.
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Baldwinstraat 27, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Used to be a nice neighbourhood but it's going downhill due to people's behaviour, hygiene and antisocial behaviour. People just throw their rubbish and other junk in places where it doesn't belong.
Auto-translated to English by AII am often harassed by young people. There is a lot of rubbish and plastic on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood to live in, could use a bit of sprucing up, but that keeps being postponed by the municipality for various reasons (for 12 years now), giving the neighbourhood a run-down appearance.
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About Baldwinstraat 27, Amsterdam
The asking price of €360,000 is 33% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€538,900) and also below the median of €455,000. Given the 73 m² floor area and B energy label, it is priced keenly compared to other homes in Middelveldsche Akerpolder.
Middelveldsche Akerpolder is a green, family-oriented area with a very high urban density. Resident reviews are mixed: some appreciate the community but note issues with litter and antisocial behaviour. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of families and a mix of housing, mostly built between 1970 and 1990.
The nearest train station is 5.5 km away, so you would need a bike, car or bus for rail connections. The area is well served by local amenities within walking distance.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Punt (653 m), basisschool Atlantis (869 m), and Openbare Daltonbasisschool De Horizon (1 km). A special education school, Mr de Jonghschool, is 344 m away.
Vomar is 653 m away, Jumbo is 890 m, and Lidl is 1.2 km. Albert Heijn is a bit further at 1.6 km. For daily groceries, you have good options within a ten-minute walk.
The apartment has an energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 63.6% of homes have label B, so this is in line with the local standard. You can expect moderate energy costs.
The neighbourhood recorded 119 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a densely populated area. Some residents report feeling unsafe due to harassment and litter, while others find it a nice place to live. It is worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Middelveldsche Akerpolder

