Populierenbuurt, Amstelveen
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Pruimenlaan 10 sits in the Populierenbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Amstelveen. With 80 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a solid, no-fuss home. At €415,000, the asking price is below the neighbourhood average of €484,000, making it a keen entry into the local market. For context, apartments in Amstelveen typically sell for around €5,202 per m².
The neighbourhood Populierenbuurt is densely built (2,575 addresses per km²) and home to a diverse mix of ages and household types. Based on three reviews, opinions vary. One resident calls it "Dangerous" but adds "otherwise, good shops etc. The safety is fine." Another finds it "Boring" and mentions "many children causing trouble." A third says "Sometimes everything is a bit far but the most important shops are nearby." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of one-person households (890 out of 1,850 households) and a significant number of residents aged 65+ (875).
For daily errands, the Coop is just around the corner, with PLUS and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Schools are well within reach: Amstelveen College (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and primary school Het Palet is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amstelveen offers a good range of local amenities, including a GP surgery and a park, both within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Gerrit Jan Heemskerk makelaardij o.g. and Funda.
Details of this home
Pruimenlaan 10, 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
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34 within 5 km
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About Pruimenlaan 10, Amstelveen
The asking price of €415,000 is below the average sold price in the Populierenbuurt (€434,700) and well under the average asking price of €484,000. At €5,188 per m², it's also slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,202 per m². Given that only 7 apartments are currently for sale, it appears priced.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a reasonable rating for a 1960s building; it means the home is moderately energy-efficient. You can expect average heating and electricity costs, but not the highest bills. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label C, and another 42.9% have a lower rating (D or below).
Resident reviews give mixed signals. One says "Every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc. The safety is fine." Another mentions "many children causing trouble" and feeling threatened. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 136, which is moderate for an area of this density. It's worth visiting at different times to get your own feel.
Several schools are within walking distance. Amstelveen College (secondary) is 383 m away, about a five-minute walk. Primary schools include Het Palet (807 m) and Montessorischool De Linde (851 m). There are also two other secondary schools nearby: Hermann Wesselink College (811 m).
The nearest train station is 6.8 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bus or bike to reach it. However, the area is well served by bus routes, and Amsterdam Zuid is about 15 minutes by car.
The Populierenbuurt has a mix of households: 540 with children and 420 without. About 29% of homes are single-family houses, but this apartment is in a flat. The area has a high proportion of elderly residents (875 aged 65+). Schools and playgrounds are nearby, but some residents note issues with youth causing trouble.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Populierenbuurt