Middelveldsche Akerpolder, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on M. Gandhilaan sits in the Middelveldsche Akerpolder, a part of Amsterdam that feels more like a village than the city centre. With 78 m² and an energy label D, it's a practical home that could use some modernisation. The asking price of €415,000 is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €538,900, making it a keen entry into the Amsterdam market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and condition.
Middelveldsche Akerpolder is a 1980s-built area with mostly family homes and a strong sense of community. Based on three reviews, residents are divided. One says: "Used to be a nice neighbourhood but it's going downhill due to people's behaviour, hygiene and antisocial behaviour." Another notes: "Nice neighbourhood to live in, could use a bit of sprucing up, but that keeps being postponed by the municipality." The area has a high urban density (3,271 addresses per km²) and a mix of ages, with many families and older residents. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Middelveldsche Akerpolder.
For groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and Lidl is a five-minute walk. Schools are close: Mr de Jonghschool is on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool De Punt is a short walk. A park or public garden is just around the corner, perfect for a quick break. The municipality Amsterdam manages the area, though residents feel the municipality could do more to maintain public spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Ruyter Makelaardij B.V. and Funda.
Details of this home
M. Gandhilaan 59, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Used to be a nice neighbourhood but it's going downhill due to people's behaviour, hygiene and antisocial behaviour. People just throw their rubbish and other junk in places where it doesn't belong.
Auto-translated to English by AII am often harassed by young people. There is a lot of rubbish and plastic on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood to live in, could use a bit of sprucing up, but that keeps being postponed by the municipality for various reasons (for 12 years now), giving the neighbourhood a run-down appearance.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Middelveldsche Akerpolder
Data from Middelveldsche Akerpolder
30 within 5 km
73 within 5 km
About M. Gandhilaan 59, Amsterdam
The asking price of €415,000 is 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€538,900) and also below the median of €455,000. Given the 78 m² floor area, that works out to about €5,321 per m², which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €5,803 per m². So it's priced keenly, though the energy label D may mean higher energy costs.
The home has energy label D. In the neighbourhood, most homes have better labels: 18.2% have label A, 63.6% have label B, and 9.1% have label C. Only 9.1% have label D or lower. So this home is less efficient than the local average, which could mean higher heating and electricity bills.
Residents report mixed feelings. One says: "I am often harassed by young people. There is a lot of rubbish and plastic on the streets." Another mentions antisocial behaviour and litter. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 119, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. It's worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
The nearest train station is 5.5 km away, so it's not within walking distance. The high urban density (3,271 addresses per km²) suggests good public transport links.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Mr de Jonghschool (special education) is just 198 m away, Openbare Basisschool De Punt is 464 m, and basisschool Atlantis is 707 m. There are also secondary schools within 1.8 km. So it's convenient for families with children.
Middelveldsche Akerpolder has 4,045 residents, with a mix of ages: 22% are under 15, 28% are 25-45, and 17% are 65+. About 43% of households have children, and 42% are single-person households. The average household size is 2.3. It's a family-friendly area with a significant older population.
Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood took an average of 40 days to sell. That's a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a balanced market. With only 10 homes currently for sale, there's limited choice, so this apartment might attract interest quickly.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Middelveldsche Akerpolder
Buurtje.nl uses cookies to make the site work and to improve it. In doing so, we process data such as your IP address and the pages you visit.
We use this data for three purposes: running the website (functional), measuring visits so we can improve Buurtje.nl (analytics), and — if you allow it — tailoring ads to your interests (marketing).
How we handle your data is described in our privacy policy. You can change your preferences at any time via 'Cookie preferences' at the bottom of every page.
Choose per category which cookies we may place. Read more in our privacy policy.
