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Van der Helstpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Ostadestraat sits in the lively Nieuwe Pijp area, where the streets buzz with cafés, bakeries and boutiques. At 56 m² with an A energy label, it's a well-insulated home in a classic 1901 building. The asking price of €649,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €585,179, but the combination of size, label and location explains the premium. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and condition.
The neighbourhood Van der Helstpleinbuurt is a dense, urban pocket with over 11,900 addresses per km². Most homes are pre-war apartments, and the area is popular with young professionals and couples. One resident sums it up: "It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees." They also note that "the houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE!" The neighbourhood scores an 8.25 out of 10 based on one review.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Coop a couple of streets away. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is on your doorstep, and two primary schools, 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm and Basisschool Oscar Carré, are a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities, but here in the Pijp you have everything within a short stroll: parks, restaurants and a library all within a ten-minute walk.
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The asking price is above the neighbourhood average of €585,179 and the median of €525,000. However, this home has an A energy label, which is better than most in the area (only 23.7% of homes have A or A+). The price per m² works out to about €11,589, compared to the neighbourhood average of €10,025. So it's on the high side, but the energy efficiency and location in the popular Pijp justify the premium.
Van der Helstpleinbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's mostly pre-war apartments, and the population skews young: half of residents are between 25 and 45. There are many singles (1,580 one-person households) and relatively few families with children. The resident review mentions it's safe, green with parks, and has plenty of shops and eateries. Public transport is good, though night buses are limited.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Trams and metros are closer, making the city centre easily accessible.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam (secondary) is just 176 m away. Primary schools include 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm (182 m), Basisschool Oscar Carré (203 m), and 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster (208 m). The Berlage Lyceum (secondary) is about 500 m away.
Albert Heijn is 292 m away, Jumbo at 337 m, and Coop at 398 m, all within a five-minute walk. There's also another Albert Heijn at 518 m and an Aldi at 522 m. So daily shopping is very convenient.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. Only about 21% of homes in the neighbourhood have label A, and 2.6% have A+. This means lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint compared to older properties in the area, many of which date from before 1945.
The resident review describes the neighbourhood as very safe, with occasional burglaries that mainly target shops. The total number of crimes reported in the area is 313, but without context it's hard to compare. The resident advises locking your bike properly, which is standard in Amsterdam.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops. Furthermore, no one has been murdered or large drug labs found in years. Just lock your bike properly. The houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Renting here is a nightmare if it's not social housing :/
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| Sale price | €591,971 | €544,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,307 | – |
| Rent price | €2,964 p/m | €2,788 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €48 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lively, with a tram stop right outside and the North-South line station across the street. Albert Cuyp Market within walking distance. Supermarkets within walking distance. Lively bars and restaurants directly below the homes on this side.
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes nice, sometimes a lot of poverty, sometimes chaotic, sometimes ok.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops. Furthermore, no one has been murdered or large drug labs found in years. Just lock your bike properly. The houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Renting here is a nightmare if it's not social housing :/
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice, safe neighbourhood, beautiful buildings and it's central.
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| Sale price | €619,519 | €568,260 |
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| Sale per m² | €9,954 | – |
| Rent price | €3,036 p/m | €2,857 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €42 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €834,169 | €704,951 |
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| Sale per m² | €8,941 | – |
| Rent price | €2,784 p/m | €2,628 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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