Rental homes in Plan van Gool, Amsterdam
Discover the current supply of rental properties in Plan van Gool and read everything about the neighbourhood, rental prices and what residents think of it.
Rental prices and market figures for Plan van Gool, Amsterdam
Plan van Gool is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: over 72% of the housing stock consists of rental properties, while only 28% are owner-occupied. This is higher than the Amsterdam average, where owner-occupied and rental are more balanced. The average WOZ value is €392,000, slightly above the district average of Buikslotermeer (€380,000), but significantly lower than the municipal average of €517,000. This makes Plan van Gool relatively affordable within the Amsterdam context.
Of the rental properties, 63% are owned by a housing association, meaning social housing dominates here. Only 9% fall under other (private) landlords. In the free sector (excluding social housing), 25 homes were rented out in the past twelve months at an average rent of €2,072 per month, with a range of €855 to €2,500 per month. With an average surface area of 89 m², this works out to about €23 per m² per month. At the top of this page, you can see the current available rental properties and the most recent average rent.
Living in Plan van Gool, Amsterdam
Plan van Gool is located in the northern part of Amsterdam, in the Buikslotermeer district. The neighbourhood was largely built in the 1960s and 1970s and has the character that goes with it: porch flats and gallery flats interspersed with single-family homes, spacious green strips and wide roads. It is not a neighbourhood that stands out for architectural features, but rather for the peace and space you won't quickly find in the centre of Amsterdam.
Residents describe the neighbourhood as green and quiet. Jolanda Scheffer writes: "Very nice place to live, very green, very clean, nice and quiet, lots of different types of birds, close to a nice shopping centre, many diverse residents, friendly people." At the same time, there is also a critical note: another resident indicates that there has been more violence lately and that shops are becoming vacant, which puts pressure on the sense of safety. The resident score stands at 7.7 out of 10, with accessibility (8.5), green spaces (8.5) and housing (8.5) scoring highest. Safety (6.5) and beauty (6.0) are the weaker points.
Facilities in Plan van Gool
Right around the corner is shopping centre Boven 't Y, where you can go for daily groceries, a supermarket and various shops. For a wider range of shops, Buikslotermeerplein is within cycling distance. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, and you hardly need to leave the area for childcare and a GP practice either. There are green playgrounds and parks spread throughout the district, contributing to the high score for green spaces. Sports facilities are available through clubs in the immediate vicinity and the nearby sports park.
Accessibility from Plan van Gool
Accessibility scores high (8.5) and rightly so. Metro line 52 (North/South line) takes you quickly to the city centre via station Noord or Amsterdam Centraal. From Plan van Gool, you can cycle to the centre in about twenty minutes via the ferry across the IJ. By car, you can quickly connect to the national road network via the Nieuwe Leeuwarderweg and the A10. Parking is still free or possible with a permit in large parts of the neighbourhood, which is an advantage in Amsterdam North compared to central districts. Bus combinations further strengthen the public transport links to surrounding areas.
Plan van Gool compared to neighbouring areas
Compared to other neighbourhoods in Buikslotermeer, Plan van Gool has a relatively high share of housing association properties, which increases accessibility for social tenants but keeps the free sector supply limited. Neighbourhoods such as Buikslotermeer-Noord and Loenermark have a similar post-war character. If you are looking for a bit more urban liveliness, you could consider Buikslotermeerplein, which is closer to the shopping centre. For the reviews and neighbourhood data of Plan van Gool in detail, including all sub-scores per category, you can visit the neighbourhood main page.
Does renting in Plan van Gool suit you?
Plan van Gool mainly attracts young workers and families: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years (over 1,000 residents), and there are relatively many children (520 aged 0-15). Single-person households are the most common household type (745), suggesting the neighbourhood is also attractive for starters and singles. The average income of €27,900 is lower than the Amsterdam average of €44,276, reflecting the neighbourhood's more affordable position. If you want a rental home in Plan van Gool in the social sector, register as early as possible with a housing association such as Ymere or Rochdale, because waiting lists in Amsterdam quickly run into several years. For renting an apartment in Plan van Gool via the free sector, the rule is: respond quickly to new listings, because here too homes usually go within a few weeks. Prepare your rental meetings with recent payslips and an employer's statement. As an alternative, it is also worth looking at owner-occupied homes in Plan van Gool, especially given the relatively low WOZ values compared to the rest of Amsterdam.
What residents say about Plan van Gool
Plan van Gool receives an average resident score of 7.7 out of 10, based on two reviews. The highest sub-scores are for accessibility, green spaces and housing (all 8.5). Safety (6.5) and appearance (6.0) are the points of attention. A satisfied resident writes: "A lot is also organised for young and old", indicating an active neighbourhood community. Another resident notes the increasing unsafety and vacant shops. See all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the neighbourhood page of Plan van Gool.
Compare rental properties in and around Plan van Gool
If you are looking for available rental properties more broadly, the area offers plenty of alternatives. De Kleine Wereld and the Rode Kruisbuurt are in the same district and worth comparing. If you want to look further, you can also view the supply of rental properties in Buikslotermeer as a whole, or explore the broader supply of rental properties in Amsterdam. Buurtje.nl combines current property listings from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews, neighbourhood data and rental market figures, so you not only find a home to rent but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. For those specifically wanting to rent in Amsterdam's city centre, districts such as the Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt are also worth a look, although rents there are generally much higher. More information about living and staying in the city can also be found on the website of the Municipality of Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Plan van Gool, Amsterdam?
In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent in Plan van Gool is €2,072 per month, based on 25 rented homes in the past twelve months. Rents range from €855 to €2,500 per month, with an average floor area of 89 m². That works out to about €23 per m² per month. Social housing is significantly cheaper, but income requirements and long waiting lists apply.
Are there social housing units in Plan van Gool?
Yes, Plan van Gool has a large share of social housing: 63% of the housing stock is owned by a housing association. If you want a social housing unit in Plan van Gool, you register via WoningNet, the central platform for social housing in the Amsterdam region. Keep in mind that waiting times in Amsterdam can run to several years, depending on your registration period and the desired property size.
What is it like to live in Plan van Gool?
Plan van Gool is known as a quiet, green neighbourhood with space and a mixed population. Residents appreciate the proximity of greenery, the shopping centre and good accessibility. The neighbourhood scores 7.7 out of 10 based on resident reviews. One point of attention is the perception of safety, which has recently come under pressure due to incidents and increasing shop vacancy, also reflected in the safety score (6.5).
Is Plan van Gool suitable for families with children?
Plan van Gool is certainly suitable for families: there are relatively many children (520 aged 0-15) and the neighbourhood has primary schools, playgrounds and green spaces. The homes are often more spacious than in Amsterdam city centre and rents are lower than the urban average. The neighbourhood is also interesting for starters and singles, given the large share of single-person households.
How accessible is Plan van Gool?
Accessibility of Plan van Gool scores 8.5 out of 10 among residents. With the metro (North/South line) you are quickly in Amsterdam city centre. By bike it takes about twenty minutes to the centre via the ferry across the IJ. By car, you connect to the national road network via the Nieuwe Leeuwarderweg and the A10. Parking is still possible in large parts of the neighbourhood with a permit or for free, which is an advantage compared to central districts.
What facilities are there in Plan van Gool?
Plan van Gool has daily amenities within walking distance: a supermarket, shops, primary schools and childcare are present in or directly near the neighbourhood. Shopping centre Boven 't Y and Buikslotermeerplein offer a wider range. There are various green parks and playgrounds, and sports clubs are accessible in the immediate vicinity. Residents rate the facilities 8.0 and education 8.0.
Is Plan van Gool a safe neighbourhood?
The safety score of Plan van Gool is 6.5 out of 10 based on resident reviews, which is lower than the other subscores. One resident indicates that there has been more violence recently and that shop vacancy contributes to a feeling of insecurity. That said, many people experience the neighbourhood as quiet and pleasant. It is advisable to also take a look at the neighbourhood at different times when viewing a property.
I enjoy living there, but lately there has been a lot of violence and many shops are closing down, which also makes it less safe.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice place to live, very green, very clean, nice and quiet, many different types of birds, close to a nice shopping centre, many diverse residents, friendly people, I am certainly very happy to live here, and a lot is organised for young and old.
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