Lastage, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kromme Waal sits in one of Amsterdam's oldest quarters, where the streets hum with life and the canals are never far away. At 59 m² it's compact, but the energy label A means it's efficient to heat. The rent of €3,495 is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €4,488, making it a keen price for the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in size and price.
Lastage is a small, close-knit neighbourhood within the Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district. With 1,120 residents and a high density of 6,743 addresses per km², it's very urban. Yet residents describe it as quiet: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other" and "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.91 out of 10. Most households are single-person (410 out of 710), and the area has few children. The neighbourhood Lastage is popular for its central location and village-like feel.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a SPAR a couple of streets away. The St. Antoniusschool primary school is on your doorstep, and De Witte Olifant is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, you'd travel a bit further. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and practical amenities you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Visch & van Zeggelaar Groot Amsterdam and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Kromme Waal 29A, Amsterdam
Good · 6 residents
Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people
Auto-translated to English by AIMy house is very old and draughty and nothing is being done about it; the neighbourhood itself is friendly.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of green and quiet but almost no rubbish bins. Neighbour contact (the house itself is not okay. Nothing is ever done about it
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood generally looks green, quiet and pleasant. Neighbourly contact is generally very good, but there are also some canal-belt types who walk around with their nose in the air and can't even manage a greeting. But that shouldn't spoil the fun.
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About Kromme Waal 29A, Amsterdam
Yes, it's competitive. The average rent in Lastage is €4,488, so this flat is 22% cheaper. However, it's also smaller than average (59 m² vs 106 m²). The price per m² works out at about €59, which is above the neighbourhood average of €44.58 per m², reflecting the premium for a well-insulated home in a central location.
Properties in this neighbourhood are rented out quickly, the average time on the market is 19 days. That suggests demand is strong, so if you're interested, you'll need to move fast.
Despite being in the city centre, Lastage is described by residents as quiet. One says: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." Another calls it "a nice quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." The streets are lively during the day but calm at night.
The nearest train station is about 900 metres away, a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to other parts of the city and beyond.
The St. Antoniusschool primary school is just 148 metres away, and De Witte Olifant is 489 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.1 km away. There are plenty of options within a short walk.
Yes, label A is very efficient. For a 1768 building, that's impressive, it means the home is well-insulated and heating costs will be relatively low. Many older buildings in the area have much lower labels, so this is a real plus.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Lastage