Uiterwaardenstraat 408-1
Scheldebuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA classic Amsterdam apartment with a village feel
This rental apartment on Uiterwaardenstraat sits in a quiet pocket of Amsterdam-Zuid, where the streets feel more like a friendly village than a busy city. The 72 m² floor area is compact but well-proportioned, and the 1935 building has a solid pre-war character. At €2,750 per month, the rent is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €3,621, which makes it a keen option for someone looking for a fair price in this area. For context, the average rent per m² in the neighbourhood is €38.33, so this home offers good value. See how it compares to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Scheldebuurt-West: a cosy little village in the city
Based on one resident review, Scheldebuurt-West scores an 8.13 out of 10. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, describes it as a "Child-friendly cosy little village" where neighbours know each other and look out for one another. They mention that fun events are regularly organised and that their children built many friends at the local school. The neighbourhood has 4,330 residents, mostly single-person households, and a high address density of 7,303 per km², so it feels lively yet safe. It's a place where people care about each other. Find out more about the Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood.
Life on the street: daily errands on foot
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, and Coop is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is on your doorstep, and the secondary school Hubertus & Berkhoff, De Culinaire Vakschool is just around the corner. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice 0.4 km away and a park 0.4 km away, so everything you need is within easy walking distance. Explore more about the municipality of Amsterdam.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including www.vva.amsterdam and The Property Agency.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Uiterwaardenstraat 408-1, Amsterdam
Is €2,750 a fair price for this apartment?
The rent of €2,750 is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €3,621, and the average price per m² in the area is €38.33. Given that the apartment is 72 m², the price per m² works out to about €38.19, which is in line with the local market. So it's a fair price for the size and location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is well-insulated and energy costs are expected to be low. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
The neighbourhood is described by a resident as a 'Child-friendly cosy little village' where children have built many friends. There are 540 households with children, and several primary and secondary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School at 213 m. The area has a park 0.4 km away and regular neighbourhood events.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
The floor area is 72 m², but the layout is not described.
Is there a garden or balcony?
The listing does not mention any garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not given, so outdoor space is not confirmed.
What is the rental market like in Scheldebuurt-West?
Currently, there are 7 rental apartments available in the neighbourhood, with an average price of €3,621 and a median of €3,500. The average rental period for recently rented homes is 22 days, indicating a fairly active market.
Experiences from Scheldebuurt-West
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with. My children went to school here and have built up many friends in the area. It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €830,296 | €775,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,014 | – |
| Rent price | €3,621 p/m | €3,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 p/m | – |
Experiences from Scheldebuurt
How residents experience their district
I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with. My children went to school here and have built up many friends in the area. It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre. The Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat shopping streets are within walking distance. Child-friendly. The only downside is the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat, which can cause dangerous situations.
Auto-translated to English by AIPros - Lots of green (Beatrixpark opposite us) - Good amenities - Quiet street where kids can play - Cosy Maasstraat around the corner - Feels like a village in the middle of the city Cons - Dangerous traffic on Scheldestraat - Rubbish bins often too full, causing lots of waste next to the bins
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €815,434 | €785,867 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,972 | – |
| Rent price | €2,875 p/m | €2,786 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €821,744 | €694,681 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,913 | – |
| Rent price | €2,790 p/m | €2,592 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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Uiterwaardenstraat 408-1, Amsterdam
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