Populierenbuurt, Amstelveen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Handweg sits in the Populierenbuurt, a leafy residential area of Amstelveen. With 133 m² of living space, it is 43% larger than the neighbourhood average of 93 m². The asking price of €665,000 is 37% above the average asking price of €484,000 in the neighbourhood, which reflects the extra space and the A energy label. Compared to other apartments in Amstelveen, this home is on the high side.
The Populierenbuurt is a densely built area with a mix of flats and houses, mostly built between 1945 and 1970. It is home to around 3,600 residents, with many singles and older people. Based on three reviews, opinions vary: one resident calls it "dangerous" but notes "good shops etc.", while another finds it "boring" with "many children causing trouble". A third says "sometimes everything is a bit far but the most important shops are nearby". For more context, see the Populierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: a Coop is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For primary schools, Het Palet and Openbare Basisschool de Westwijzer are both about a ten-minute walk. Secondary schools include Amstelveen College and Hermann Wesselink College, also within walking distance. The area has a high address density, so it feels urban. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amstelveen.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Vlieg Makelaars.
Details of this home
Handweg 135, Amstelveen
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc. The safety is fine but as soon as you enter Middenhoven you have to watch out for people.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany children causing trouble. It's sometimes fun but they often threaten you, etc.
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes everything is a bit far but the most important shops are nearby
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Populierenbuurt
Data from Populierenbuurt
34 within 5 km
45 within 5 km
About Handweg 135, Amstelveen
The asking price of €665,000 is 37% above the average asking price in the Populierenbuurt, which is €484,000. However, this apartment is also 43% larger than the neighbourhood average of 93 m² and has an A energy label, which is rare in the area. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood averaged €434,700, so the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space and efficiency.
The Populierenbuurt is a densely built residential area with a mix of flats and houses, mostly from the post-war period. It has around 3,600 residents, with many singles and older people. Reviews are mixed: some appreciate the shops and safety, while others mention nuisance from youth. The area scores an average of 6.85 out of 10 from three reviews.
The nearest train station is 6.8 km away, so it is not within walking distance. You would need a bike, car or bus to reach it.
A Coop supermarket is 451 m away, and an Albert Heijn is 524 m away, both within a short walk. For primary education, Het Palet and Openbare Basisschool de Westwijzer are about 970 m away. Secondary schools include Amstelveen College (622 m) and Hermann Wesselink College (1 km).
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. This is better than most homes in the neighbourhood, where only 14.3% have label A and 42.9% have label C or lower. An A label typically means lower heating costs and a more comfortable indoor climate.
Currently, there are 7 apartments for sale in the Populierenbuurt, with asking prices ranging from €390,000 to €659,000. The average asking price is €484,000, and the average floor area is 93 m². This apartment is the largest and most expensive among them.
The neighbourhood recorded 136 total crimes in the latest data, but without a per-capita comparison it is hard to judge. Resident reviews mention safety concerns: one says "the safety is fine" but warns about nearby Middenhoven, while another mentions threats from youth. Overall, the review score is 6.85 out of 10.
The address density is 2,575 per km², which is classified as very strongly urban (level 1). This means the area is densely built with many amenities within walking distance, such as shops, restaurants and a park.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Populierenbuurt
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