Homes for sale in Trompbuurt, Amsterdam
Discover the current supply of homes for sale in Trompbuurt and compare prices, neighbourhood scores, and resident reviews to determine if this neighbourhood suits you.
House prices and market figures Trompbuurt, Amsterdam
The Trompbuurt is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: only 32% of the 1,626 homes are owner-occupied, compared to 68% rented. Yet owner-occupied homes in Trompbuurt are in demand. In the past twelve months, 40 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €716,262. The price range runs from €420,000 to €1,325,000, indicating that the supply is quite varied. With an average living area of 80 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €8,953, a level clearly above the Amsterdam average. The WOZ value in Trompbuurt is €581,000, noticeably higher than the district average of the Geuzenbuurt (€530,000) and the municipal average of Amsterdam (€517,000). The housing supply largely consists of pre-war apartments, typical of the Amsterdam belt from the 1920s and 1930s. At the top of this page, view the current supply, the average asking price and the average time to sell for the most recent situation.
Living in Trompbuurt, Amsterdam
The Trompbuurt is located in the western part of Amsterdam, wedged between the Jan van Galenstraat, the Admiraal de Ruijterweg and the Surinameplein. The neighbourhood is named after the seventeenth-century admiral Maarten Tromp and is part of the Geuzenbuurt, a district with a distinct working-class DNA that has been increasingly gentrified over the past decades. The streets are narrow, the facades high and the trees large. The streetscape is dominated by closed building blocks from the 1920s and 1930s, with spacious porch flats and some maisonettes above shops.
For daily groceries, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. On the Surinameplein there is an Albert Heijn, and along the Jan van Galenstraat you will find a mix of specialist shops, eateries and services. The Admiraal de Ruijterweg has a lively shopping strip with bakeries, hairdressers and small cafés. For a larger selection, the Ten Katemarkt in the Kinkerbuurt is within cycling distance. Green space is available in the form of the Frederik Hendrikplantsoen and the inner gardens of the building blocks themselves, although a truly large park is a bit further away. Residents give green space a score of 8.0, which is a respectable score for a dense urban neighbourhood.
Accessibility is downright excellent and scores a perfect 10.0 from residents. Tram 7 and tram 17 run via the Admiraal de Ruijterweg towards the city centre, and metro station Surinameplein (line 50) takes you quickly to Amsterdam Zuid and Sloterdijk. By bike, you can reach Dam Square in twenty minutes. The A10 ring road is accessible within a few minutes via the Jan van Galenstraat, making the neighbourhood attractive for motorists as well.
Education also scores a 10.0. In the immediate vicinity, several primary schools are located, including schools with different pedagogical visions. This attracts young families, although they are in the minority: the largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old (1,515 out of 3,155 residents), and single-person households dominate with 940 units. Only 20% of households are married, confirming the picture of a young, urban and individual population composition.
Resident Eline Lotte aptly describes the atmosphere: "It is pleasant and the people are friendly. But a sense of community is lacking and I also don't have much contact with my neighbours, which I find a pity." This observation aligns with the sub-score for community (6.0), the lowest of all categories. The neighbourhood feels more like a collection of individuals than a close-knit community. This fits with the high concentration of students and expats that Eline also mentions. Safety scores an 8.0 and beauty likewise, indicating that the neighbourhood is well-maintained and feels safe, even in the evening.
Compared to sister neighbourhoods such as the Pieter van der Doesbuurt and the Geuzenhofbuurt, the Trompbuurt has a slightly more urban and anonymous character, with more through traffic and a livelier shopping street. Those seeking more tranquillity but still wanting to live in the Geuzenbuurt can consider those neighbourhoods as an alternative. All neighbourhood data, scores and resident reviews can be found on the Trompbuurt neighbourhood page.
Who is a home for sale in Trompbuurt interesting for?
The Trompbuurt mainly appeals to young professionals and dual-income couples who want to live urban with a good connection to the rest of Amsterdam. First-time buyers find it difficult to get a foothold: with an average selling price of over €716,000 and a price per m² of nearly €9,000, overbidding is more the rule than the exception. Movers with equity are in a stronger position. Families looking for space and a sense of community should take into account the relatively low community score. Those who are unsure whether buying is the right step now can also look at the rental homes in Trompbuurt as a temporary alternative. The supply changes quickly, so keep a close eye on the active listings at the top of this page.
What residents say about Trompbuurt
The Trompbuurt receives an overall score of 7.7 out of 10 from residents, based on two reviews. The highest scores go to accessibility (10.0) and education (10.0). Facilities (5.5) and community (6.0) score the lowest. Resident Eline Lotte gives the neighbourhood a 7.1 and writes: "My primary school time in this neighbourhood really scores perfectly and the dining and shopping options are also very good." View all reviews and sub-scores on the Trompbuurt overview page.
Compare homes for sale in and around Trompbuurt
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in Trompbuurt?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Trompbuurt was €716,262. Prices ranged from €420,000 to €1,325,000. With an average living area of 80 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €8,953. Keep in mind that overbidding is common in this neighbourhood.
What is the WOZ value in Trompbuurt?
The average WOZ value in Trompbuurt is €581,000. This is clearly above the district average of Geuzenbuurt (€530,000) and the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The higher WOZ value reflects the sought-after location and good accessibility of the neighbourhood.
What is it like to live in Trompbuurt?
Living in Trompbuurt means living in an urban, pre-war neighbourhood with good amenities and excellent accessibility. The atmosphere is friendly but anonymous: residents describe the neighbourhood as pleasant but sometimes miss a real sense of community. The overall resident score is 7.7 out of 10.
Is Trompbuurt suitable for families with children?
The neighbourhood has several primary schools in the immediate vicinity and scores a perfect 10.0 for education. Yet relatively few families live here: the largest group is young and single. The community score is 6.0, indicating that neighbourhood life is less close-knit than in typical family neighbourhoods. Families seeking strong social ties may also consider neighbouring areas.
How is the accessibility of Trompbuurt?
Residents give accessibility a 10.0. Trams 7 and 17 run via Admiraal de Ruijterweg to the city centre, and Surinameplein metro station (line 50) connects the neighbourhood with Amsterdam Zuid and Sloterdijk. By bike, you can reach Dam Square in about twenty minutes. The A10 ring road is quickly accessible via Jan van Galenstraat.
What types of homes are for sale in Trompbuurt?
The supply mainly consists of pre-war porch apartments from the 1920s and 1930s, with high ceilings and spacious rooms. Buying an apartment in Trompbuurt is the most common option; detached houses or single-family homes are rare in this dense urban neighbourhood. The average living area of sold homes over the past year was 80 m².
Is there a lot of green space in Trompbuurt?
Residents give green space an 8.0, a remarkably high score for a compact urban neighbourhood. Frederik Hendrikplantsoen is a short bike ride away, and the inner courtyards of the closed building blocks offer some green space. For a large city park like Westerpark or Vondelpark, you do need to cycle a few minutes.
It's nice there and friendly people. But a sense of togetherness is lacking and I don't have much contact with my neighbours either, which I regret. My primary school days in this neighbourhood were really perfect and the restaurants and shops are also very good. But there are many students and expats, which makes me feel a certain divide and not much community. I myself would like to move out, but that's certainly not possible in my neighbourhood because they are far too expensive.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and cosy, there is an ice cream shop and a playground called de ruige speeltijn but now it's for babies because everything is getting super small, which is a shame, but the rest is great. We get along well and some of my friends live very close by, which is also nice. But I do think there should be more playgrounds for older children, because babies are fine at home too, but older kids just end up on their phones or laptops, so more playgrounds for older children, that's the only thing.
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