Homes for sale in WG-terrein, Amsterdam
Check the current supply of homes for sale in WG-terrein and discover via neighbourhood scores and resident reviews whether this Amsterdam neighbourhood suits you.
House prices and market figures WG-terrein, Amsterdam
WG-terrein is a neighbourhood where buying is relatively rare: only 25% of homes are owner-occupied, the rest are rental. This makes supply limited and competition for available owner-occupied homes correspondingly high. The average WOZ value is €622,000, which is slightly lower than the district average of the Helmersbuurt (€666,000), but well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The market confirms this picture: over the past twelve months, 25 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €677,600. The range runs from €475,000 to €2,195,000, indicating that both compact apartments and exceptional properties are in the segment. With an average living area of 70 m², this works out at a price per square metre of approximately €9,680. That is steep, even for Amsterdam-West. The supply consists mainly of apartments in pre-war buildings. View the current supply and current asking prices at the top of this page.
Living in WG-terrein, Amsterdam
WG-terrein is one of the more special places in Amsterdam-West. The neighbourhood owes its name to the former Wilhelmina Gasthuis, the hospital complex that stood here. That past is still visible: the site has its own urban character with older buildings that have been converted into homes, studios and office spaces. In addition to this former hospital development, in the adjacent streets you will find typical Amsterdam pre-war architecture, with the wide street profiles and brick buildings that you also encounter in the rest of the Helmersbuurt.
The neighbourhood is urban and lively, but not always quiet. Resident Laura describes it as a place with nice people, but adds: "dirty place and stench of exhaust gases very busy and noisy". That is an honest signal: the Overtoom and the Jacob van Lennepkade cause continuous traffic and noise, and that is noticeable when you live in the neighbourhood or view a home. Those seeking peace and quiet should pay close attention to the location of a specific apartment relative to busy thoroughfares.
Yet there are also residents who feel perfectly at home. Student Boaz (21) gives the neighbourhood a 7.2 and writes that school and amenities are pleasant and that he feels comfortable walking around, although he misses a bit more contact with the neighbourhood. That also says something about the social character: with 1,080 single-person households out of 1,680 homes, this is a neighbourhood of independent people who live alongside each other, not necessarily with each other.
For daily shopping you can go to the Albert Heijn on the Kinkerstraat or the shops along the Overtoom. The Kinkerstraat itself offers a mix of specialist shops, eateries and services. Vondelpark is within walking distance, as is Rembrandtpark a little further west. Green space is present, although the neighbourhood scores a 7.0 on that point, which is solid but not exceptional. For schools, the neighbourhood scores remarkably high: a 9.0. There are several primary schools in the area, and the proximity of Vondelpark and urban amenities makes it attractive for young families, provided they accept the hustle and bustle.
In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood performs well (score 8.0). Trams 1 and 17 run along the Overtoom towards the city centre, and Central Station is reachable by bike in about twenty minutes. By car, the A10 is quickly accessible via the Surinameplein roundabout. Parking is a challenge, as in most parts of Amsterdam-West.
Compared to the neighbouring Cremerbuurt-Oost and Helmersbuurt-Oost, WG-terrein has a slightly more specific identity due to the former hospital site. The broader owner-occupied market in the Helmersbuurt offers more variety in supply and has higher average incomes and WOZ values. More background on the neighbourhood, including all resident reviews and district data, can be found on the neighbourhood page of WG-terrein.
Who is a home for sale in WG-terrein interesting for?
WG-terrein mainly attracts young professionals and starters who want to live in an urban setting with good public transport connections and a distinctive character in the neighbourhood. With an average purchase price of €677,600, buying an apartment in WG-terrein is not an entry-level market: you need a substantial budget. Starters only get in with help or a high income. Movers and dual-income couples with a preference for the west side of Amsterdam are more at home here. Be honest with yourself about the bustle and noise of the Overtoom. If you prefer to rent, you can also look at rental homes in WG-terrein, because 75% of the housing stock is rental.
What residents say about WG-terrein
The average resident score for WG-terrein stands at 6.9 out of 10, based on two reviews. The highest sub-score is for education (9.0) and accessibility (8.0). The lowest score is for housing (4.0), which probably reflects the limited owner-occupied market and high prices. Resident Laura writes: "Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases very busy and noisy." All reviews and sub-scores can be found on the overview page of this neighbourhood.
Compare homes for sale in and around WG-terrein
Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so that you not only find a home but also know what you are choosing. In addition to homes for sale in WG-terrein, you can compare with other neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-West, such as the Haarlemmerbuurt or the Jordaan. For a broader picture of the Amsterdam owner-occupied market, view the overview of all homes for sale in Amsterdam. More information about amenities and policy in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in WG-terrein?
Over the past twelve months, the average purchase price in WG-terrein was €677,600, with an average living area of 70 m². That works out to approximately €9,680 per square metre. The range of sold homes ran from €475,000 to €2,195,000, reflecting the broad supply from compact apartments to exceptional properties.
What is the WOZ value in WG-terrein?
The average WOZ value in WG-terrein is €622,000. That is above the Amsterdam average of €517,000, but slightly below the district average of the Helmersbuurt (€666,000). WG-terrein is thus an expensive but not the most expensive neighbourhood in the area.
What is it like to live in WG-terrein?
Living in WG-terrein means living in an urban, mixed neighbourhood with its own character thanks to the former hospital grounds. The neighbourhood is well-connected and has strong educational facilities, but residents also point to bustle, traffic noise and noisy homes along the Overtoom. The overall resident score is 6.9 out of 10.
Is WG-terrein suitable for starters and young families?
For starters, buying in WG-terrein is financially challenging: the average purchase price is well above €600,000. Young families can benefit from the high score for education (9.0) and the proximity of the Vondelpark, but must take into account the bustle and the limited supply of owner-occupied homes. The neighbourhood has relatively many single-person households and mainly attracts young professionals.
How is the accessibility of WG-terrein?
Accessibility scores an 8.0 from residents. With the tram (lines 1 and 17 via the Overtoom) you are quickly in the city centre. By bike, Central Station can be reached in about twenty minutes. By car, the Surinameplein roundabout connects to the A10. Parking in the neighbourhood is, as in many parts of Amsterdam-West, limited and paid.
What type of homes are for sale in WG-terrein?
The supply mainly consists of apartments in pre-war buildings, supplemented by special homes in the former hospital buildings on the WG-terrein itself. Detached houses or single-family homes are rare. The average sold living area over the past year was 70 m², which is typical for Amsterdam apartments in this segment.
How safe is WG-terrein?
Residents give safety a score of 7.5 out of 10, which is relatively good for an urban Amsterdam neighbourhood. No specific safety issues have been reported in the reviews, although the bustle and traffic are experienced as bothersome. For current safety information, you can visit the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.
Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience in the neighbourhood as a 21-year-old student is limited because I don't need to be there much; I would like to be more in touch with the neighbourhood, but that might be down to me, I don't know how. School and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around.
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