Sportheldenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Faas Wilkesstraat sits in a young, purpose-built neighbourhood on Amsterdam's Zeeburgereiland. 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 €1,400 a month, the rent is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €2,345, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Sportheldenbuurt is a modern residential area on Zeeburgereiland, built from the 2010s onwards. With 4,595 residents, it's a lively, young neighbourhood: half the population is between 25 and 45, and most households are singles or couples without children. The area has a moderate urban feel (1,377 addresses per km²). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood Sportheldenbuurt is still developing, with new homes and facilities appearing steadily.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary education, KC De Optimist is a couple of streets away. Secondary schools include Cburg College and ALASCA, both within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden a ten-minute walk away, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Amsterdam is investing heavily in this area, with new shops and public spaces planned.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via REBO Huurwoningen. The agent has not published the energy label, so that detail is not available in this listing.
Details of this home
Faas Wilkesstraat 5, Amsterdam
Data from Sportheldenbuurt
Data from Sportheldenbuurt
76 within 5 km
103 within 5 km
About Faas Wilkesstraat 5, Amsterdam
Yes, it's notably low. The average rent in the Sportheldenbuurt is €2,345, and the median is €2,375. At €1,400, this apartment is 40% below the neighbourhood average. Even considering the smaller size (66 m² vs. an average of 80 m²), the price per m² works out at €21.21, well under the neighbourhood average of €29.25 per m².
The nearest train station is 3.8 km away. That's about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is better connected by tram and bus lines that run through Zeeburgereiland.
There are several schools within walking distance. KC De Optimist (primary) is about 500 m away. For secondary education, Cburg College and ALASCA are both around 400,500 m from the apartment. A few other primary schools are within 1.3 km.
The neighbourhood recorded 181 total crimes in the latest data. With 4,595 residents, that's a rate of about 39 per 1,000 inhabitants, which is moderate for Amsterdam. The area is relatively new and well-maintained, with a mix of families and young professionals.
REBO Huurwoningen has published only the street and price on their site.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Sportheldenbuurt