Kolenkitbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Blauwvoetstraat is a practical home in a lively part of Amsterdam. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €450,000, the asking price is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €546,611, which is keen given the 50 m² floor area is 35% smaller than the local average of 77 m². For context, this is one of the apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
Kolenkitbuurt-Zuid is a dense urban area with a mix of cultures and ages. Based on three reviews, residents give it a 7.4 out of 10. One resident says: "My experience is that I am safe and have good neighbours." Another notes: "My neighbourhood doesn't work well together" and mentions litter. A third appreciates the accessibility and safety but misses green space. The area is very urban, with 6,390 addresses per km², and mostly consists of flats. Many households have children, and incomes are average. This is the Kolenkitbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn and Dirk are both just around the corner, and Lidl is a ten-minute walk. The Bos en Lommerschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and Spring High secondary school is a five-minute walk. A GP is on your doorstep, and a park or garden is a couple of streets away. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which handles local services and permits.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including van der Linden Groep and Makelaardij Van der Linden Amsterdam. The agent has not published an energy label, so that detail is missing from the listing.
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The asking price of €450,000 is 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€546,611). However, the floor area of 50 m² is 35% smaller than the local average of 77 m². So the price per m² is actually higher than average. Whether it is fair depends on how you value the compact size versus the lower total price.
Residents give mixed feedback. One says they feel safe and have good neighbours. Another says they never feel unsafe, even at night. However, there are concerns about litter and people not getting along. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 91, which is moderate for such a dense area.
The Bos en Lommerschool primary school is about 300 metres away, and Spring High secondary school is about 500 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include Enderun Hisar Amsterdam and Islamitische Basisschool El Amien II. The MUNDUS College Amsterdam secondary school is about 680 metres away.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away. That is about a 35-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Albert Heijn and Dirk are both about 600 metres away, just a few streets away. Lidl is about 970 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other supermarkets within a kilometre.
van der Linden Groep has published only the street and price on Funda and their own site.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
My experience is good
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience is: that the people don't get along with each other, don't want to make an effort for each other and don't know how to keep your neighbourhood clean and that is the problem of my neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII really like living in Bos en Lommer, it's easily accessible and close to the centre and my school. I never really feel unsafe, even at night, and there's plenty to do. The only thing I regret is that there isn't much nature in the neighbourhood; I wouldn't quickly go for a nice walk, which I did in Friesland. Also, it's not always very clean, there's a lot of litter on the ground.
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| Sale price | €546,611 | €539,500 |
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| Sale per m² | €7,418 | – |
How residents experience their district
My experience is good
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience is: that the people don't get along with each other, don't want to make an effort for each other and don't know how to keep your neighbourhood clean and that is the problem of my neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII really like living in Bos en Lommer, it's easily accessible and close to the centre and my school. I never really feel unsafe, even at night, and there's plenty to do. The only thing I regret is that there isn't much nature in the neighbourhood; I wouldn't quickly go for a nice walk, which I did in Friesland. Also, it's not always very clean, there's a lot of litter on the ground.
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| Sale price | €518,471 | €458,300 |
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| Sale per m² | €7,453 | – |
| Rent price | €2,289 p/m | €2,361 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
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| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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