Koningin Wilhelminaplein, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Wittgensteinlaan sits in the Koningin Wilhelminaplein area, a pocket of Amsterdam that feels both urban and relaxed. With 91 m² of living space and a B energy label, it is a practical home for someone who wants a good-sized flat without the top-end price tag. The rent of €1,776 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €2,188, about 19% lower, which makes it a sensible option in a market where most rentals go for more. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one sits at the more affordable end.
The Koningin Wilhelminaplein neighbourhood is a dense, young area: 62% of residents are between 25 and 45, and more than half of households are single-person. It is a very urban spot, address density is over 6,900 per km², so you are never far from a café or a shop. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the figures: a mix of students, young professionals and a few families, with a lively, transient feel. The area has a high turnover of rental properties, which suggests it is a popular place to live for a few years before moving on.
Daily errands are easy here. The nearest supermarket is an AH to go just around the corner, and within a couple of streets away you have Albert Heijn, Dirk and Lidl. For school runs, Calvijn College (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and Brede school Fiep Westendorp (primary) is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and a restaurant just around the corner. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, so you have the whole city on your doorstep.
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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.
About Wittgensteinlaan 50, Amsterdam
Yes, it is on the low side. The average rent in the Koningin Wilhelminaplein neighbourhood is €2,188, and the median is €2,080. At €1,776, this apartment is about 19% below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a good deal for a 91 m² flat with a B energy label.
Koningin Wilhelminaplein is a very urban area with a young population, 62% of residents are between 25 and 45. More than half of households are single-person, so it has a lively, transient feel. The address density is high at nearly 7,000 per km², meaning shops, cafés and public transport are all close by.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There is an AH to go 400 metres away, an Albert Heijn at 573 metres, another Albert Heijn at 629 metres, a Dirk at 660 metres, and a Lidl at 693 metres. So you have plenty of options within a short walk.
The nearest secondary school is Calvijn College, 285 metres away. For primary education, Brede school Fiep Westendorp is 659 metres away. There are also several special education schools within walking distance.
Energy label B is an official registration from EP-Online. It means the home is reasonably efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to a home with a lower label. The label itself does not tell you exactly what is insulated or how the heating works, but it is a good starting point.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €675,882 | €695,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,453 | – |
| Rent price | €2,149 p/m | €2,062 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Too many drug-addicted vagrants harassing people.
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Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €640,040 | €627,341 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,668 | – |
| Rent price | €2,256 p/m | €2,181 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €29 p/m | – |
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €825,494 | €694,969 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,892 | – |
| Rent price | €2,801 p/m | €2,617 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Wittgensteinlaan 50, Amsterdam
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