Uilenburg, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Nieuwe Batavierstraat sits in one of Amsterdam's most historic pockets, where the streets hum with life and the canals are never far away. At 57 m², it's a compact but well-proportioned home with an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. The asking price of €495,000 is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €664,684, making it a keen entry point for apartments in Amsterdam.
Uilenburg is one of the smallest neighbourhoods in Amsterdam, a former island in the eastern canal belt. It's densely built with narrow streets and old warehouses turned into homes. The area is overwhelmingly made up of flats, and most residents live alone, the average household size is just 1.5 people. With an address density of over 6,700 per km², it's about as urban as it gets, yet the pace feels more local than touristy. The Uilenburg neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with small shops and cafés dotted around.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away for organic groceries. Primary school De Witte Olifant is on your doorstep, while St. Antoniusschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable on foot or by bike. The municipality of Amsterdam offers everything you need within a short stroll.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including www.vva.amsterdam and Van Huis Uit Makelaars.
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Nieuwe Batavierstraat 5H, Amsterdam
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About Nieuwe Batavierstraat 5H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €495,000 is 26% below the average asking price in Uilenburg (€664,684), so it's on the keen side. The median price in the neighbourhood is €600,000, and apartments here sell for an average of €9,309 per m². At 57 m², that would come to around €530,000, so this listing is priced below that benchmark.
The energy label is B, which is good for a pre-war building (1938). It means the home is reasonably efficient, so you can expect moderate energy bills. In Uilenburg, 50% of homes have label A and 27% have label B, so this is in line with the neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. The station connects you to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
You have an Albert Heijn just 190 metres away and an Ekoplaza at 241 metres, so groceries are a quick walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a few hundred metres, including a SPAR and an AH to go.
Yes, primary school De Witte Olifant is just 79 metres away, and St. Antoniusschool is 296 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2 km away, so older children may need to cycle or take public transport.
There are currently 19 apartments for sale in Uilenburg, with prices ranging from €375,000 to €1,200,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 36 days, indicating a fairly active market.
The neighbourhood recorded 258 total crimes in the latest data. Given the high population density, this is something to consider, but many residents appreciate the lively, central location.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Uilenburg