Neighbourhood in Amsterdam
Houthavens-Oost is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam, in the district Houthavens The neighbourhood has a total area of 26 hectares, of which 2 hectares are land and 23 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU0363EC02. The postcode area is 1013AJ-1013CR.
One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 10.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Best spot on the water in Amsterdam'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Houthavens-Oost has 640 residents. Of these, 53,9% are men and 46,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (38,3%). The other age groups are 25,0% for '25 to 45 years', 23,4% for '65 years or older', 8,6% for '15 to 25 years' and 4,7% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 61,7% is unmarried, 28,9% is married, 7,8% is divorced and 2,3% is widowed. 385 residents originate from the Netherlands, 115 come from Europe and 140 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 405 households in Houthavens-Oost. 58,0% of these are single-person households, 29,6% households without children and 12,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons.
In Houthavens-Oost there are 600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €50.600, which is €14.800 (41%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €43.700, which is €14.500 (50%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Houthavens-Oost are highly educated. 68,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 22,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 8,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 640 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 403 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (61%), while 39% are self-employed. In Houthavens-Oost, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 120 people receive this benefit.
In Houthavens-Oost there are 352 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €740.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 44% rental homes and 56% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 56% privately owned, 28% owned by housing associations and 16% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Houthavens-Oost are 2000-2010 (40%) and 1700-1900 (34%).
There are currently 3 homes for sale in Houthavens-Oost. The most recently listed home is Silodam 447 by Makelaar in Amsterdam B.V. op Funda. Over the past year, 2 homes were sold in Houthavens-Oost. On average, a home was sold within 108 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Houthavens-Oost over the past year was €832.000. This is 12% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €740.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €9.674.
There are 2 homes for rent in Houthavens-Oost. The most recent home is Silodam 183, offered by Vondel Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 17 homes were let in Houthavens-Oost. On average, a listing was let within 20 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Houthavens-Oost over the past year was €6.375 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €55 per month.
In Houthavens-Oost there are 365 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (45%), B (24%) and G (21%). On average, an address in Houthavens-Oost uses 2.400 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 210 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 84% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
At 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!
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The housing stock is relatively young — 97% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (100%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Houthavens-Oost was listed for an average of €987,746 (€9,120 per m²).
A rental home in Houthavens-Oost cost an average of €2,528 per month (€31 per m²).
Buurt Houthavens-Oost has 640 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (38%). Notably, 58% of the households are single-person households.
The housing supply in Houthavens-Oost is remarkably efficient: 99% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 210 m³ per year.
From Houthavens-Oost you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.2 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 1.9 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
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