Scheldebuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment on Churchill-laan sits in the heart of the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the lively Apollolaan. At 81 m² with an energy label C, it's a solid size for a two-bedroom home in this sought-after part of town. The asking price of €1,195,000 is on the high side, 50% above the neighbourhood average of €794,259, reflecting the location and period charm. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one commands a clear premium.
The neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-Midden is a peaceful residential area with wide streets and pre-war architecture. It's a neighbourhood of mostly one-person households (825) and couples without children (505), with a strong 25-45 age group (1,385 residents). The area feels calm yet central, with a park or public garden just around the corner. No resident reviews are available for this specific street, but the general character is one of understated elegance.
For your morning croissant, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Coop and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Berlage Lyceum (secondary school) is a five-minute walk, and the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal (primary) is equally close. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect, with the city centre a short cycle away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Ankersmit Makelaars Amsterdam.
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Churchill-laan 51A, Amsterdam
Data from Scheldebuurt-Midden
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About Churchill-laan 51A, Amsterdam
The asking price is 50% above the neighbourhood average of €794,259, which is a significant premium. However, the apartment is in a sought-after pre-war building on a desirable street, and the average price per m² in the area is €9,194. Given the 81 m², the price per m² works out to about €14,753, which is well above the local average. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the location and period features.
The energy label is C, which is average for a 1927 apartment. In the neighbourhood, 43.3% of homes have label C, and 30% have D or lower. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but you can expect moderate heating costs. It's not as efficient as a modern home, but it's far from the worst.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk.
There are several schools within a short walk. The Berlage Lyceum (secondary, 1,191 pupils) is 297 m away, and the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal (primary, 280 pupils) is 299 m away. The Dongeschool (primary, 325 pupils) is 410 m away. All are within a five- to ten-minute walk.
Albert Heijn is just 275 m away, Coop at 381 m, and another Albert Heijn at 445 m. Ekoplaza (organic) is 545 m away. So daily groceries are very convenient, with multiple options within a few minutes' walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 171 total crimes in the latest data. With 3,150 residents, that's a relatively low crime rate. The area feels safe and residential, with a strong community feel.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-Midden