Felix Meritisbuurt

Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam

Neighbourhood in Amsterdam

Felix Meritisbuurt has 2,115 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,494 homes in Felix MeritisbuurtCurrently there are 46 for sale and 10 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Felix MeritisbuurtBased on registered homes

Felix Meritisbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam, in the district Grachtengordel-West The neighbourhood has a total area of 20 hectares, of which 16 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU0363AC03. The postcode area is 1016AB-1016HR.

Residents

Felix Meritisbuurt has 2.115 residents. Of these, 52,7% are men and 47,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (39,0%). The other age groups are 23,2% for '45 to 65 years', 16,5% for '65 years or older', 15,6% for '15 to 25 years' and 5,4% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 69,0% is unmarried, 22,9% is married, 5,9% is divorced and 1,9% is widowed. 985 residents originate from the Netherlands, 555 come from Europe and 570 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.420 households in Felix Meritisbuurt. 63,7% of these are single-person households, 27,1% households without children and 9,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Felix Meritisbuurt there are 1.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €77.400, which is €35.200 (83%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €68.000, which is €33.100 (95%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Felix Meritisbuurt are highly educated. 75,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 20,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 4,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.115 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.544 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (68%), while 32% are self-employed. In Felix Meritisbuurt, 16% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 280 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Felix Meritisbuurt there are 1.494 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €868.000. Of these, around 78% are occupied and 22% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 60% rental homes and 40% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 40% privately owned, 8% owned by housing associations, 51% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Felix Meritisbuurt are 1700-1900 (55%) and Before 1700 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 39 homes for sale in Felix Meritisbuurt. The most recently listed home is Prinsengracht 491B by FRIS Woningmakelaars Amsterdam op Funda. Over the past year, 137 homes were sold in Felix Meritisbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 61 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Felix Meritisbuurt over the past year was €1.412.898. This is 63% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €868.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €7.100.

Rental homes

There are 9 homes for rent in Felix Meritisbuurt. The most recent home is Westermarkt 25E, offered by The Brokers Club op Funda. Over the past year, 190 homes were let in Felix Meritisbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 28 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Felix Meritisbuurt over the past year was €3.533 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €35 per month.

Energy

In Felix Meritisbuurt there are 863 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (24%), E (13%) and D (13%). On average, an address in Felix Meritisbuurt uses 2.110 kWh of electricity per year. This is 17% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 890 m³ per year, is 11% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Rachel Ruyschbrug
  • Niek Engelschmanbrug
  • Romeinsarmsteeg
  • Kalverengang
  • Jan Met De Hakengang
  • Hartenstraat
  • Raadhuisstraat
  • Reestraat
  • Berenstraat
  • Treeftsteeg
  • Felix Meritisbrug
  • Gasthuismolensteeg
  • Oude Spiegelstraat
  • Keizersgracht
  • Herengracht
  • Prinsengracht
  • Westermarkt
  • Wolvenstraat
  • Singel
  • Kees Fensbrug

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
0,8 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
2,0 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
0,8 km

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
905Single-person households
385Households without children
130Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€68,000 P.A.average per resident95% above the national average
€77,400 P.A.average per income recipient83% above the national average
68%of the employed are in paid employment
32%of the employed are self-employed
73%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Felix Meritisbuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Felix Meritisbuurt

Sale price · Q4 2026
€1.709.444
average▲ 20,7%
€960.000
median▼ 6,8%
9 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€8.897
average▼ 23,0%
€7.857
median▼ 23,1%
+140% vs. national average
Rent · Q4 2026
€2.015
average▼ 51,3%
€1.750
median▼ 50,0%
10 lettings · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for rent · Q4 2026
€31,2
average▼ 13,8%
€28,2
median▲ 2,0%
+59% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
60 days ▼ 61,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
128
sales in the past year
120 m²
average living area
+140%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
26 days ▼ 1,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
157
lettings in the past year
105 m²
average living area
+59%
more expensive than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Felix Meritisbuurt
890
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Felix Meritisbuurt
2.110
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Felix Meritisbuurt

What does the housing stock in Felix Meritisbuurt look like?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 83% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (92%).

How much does a home cost in Felix Meritisbuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Felix Meritisbuurt was listed for an average of €1,267,094 (€11,477 per m²). That is 140% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 21%.

What is the average rent in Felix Meritisbuurt?

A rental home in Felix Meritisbuurt cost an average of €3,433 per month (€36 per m²). That is 59% above the national average.

What kind of people live in Felix Meritisbuurt?

Buurt Felix Meritisbuurt has 2,115 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (39%). Notably, 64% of the households are single-person households.

What is within walking distance in Felix Meritisbuurt?

From Felix Meritisbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 2.0 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Felix Meritisbuurt?

Right now you will find 46 homes for sale and 10 homes for rent in Felix Meritisbuurt.

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