Makassarpleinbuurt

Makassarpleinbuurt, Amsterdam – “Poop neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Amsterdam

8.4
Residents give Makassarpleinbuurt a very good ratingThis score is based on 4 responses
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Makassarpleinbuurt has 5,690 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 2,992 homes in MakassarpleinbuurtCurrently there are 31 for sale and 4 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in MakassarpleinbuurtBased on registered homes

Makassarpleinbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam, in the district Indische Buurt-Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 27 hectares, of which 26 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU0363MG01. The postcode area is 1095AA-1095ZA.

Four residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.4. They describe it as 'Poop neighbourhood', 'Good friendly neighbourhood' and 'Social neighbourhood'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, accessibility, greenery, housing are seen as strong points.

Residents

Makassarpleinbuurt has 5.690 residents. Of these, 49,9% are men and 50,1% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (33,9%). The other age groups are 24,1% for '45 to 65 years', 18,4% for '65 years or older', 12,0% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,7% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 61,9% is unmarried, 23,1% is married, 11,0% is divorced and 4,0% is widowed. 1.790 residents originate from the Netherlands, 660 come from Europe and 3.240 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.160 households in Makassarpleinbuurt. 57,3% of these are single-person households, 19,9% households without children and 22,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.

In Makassarpleinbuurt there are 4.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.700, which is €3.100 (9%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.800, which is €1.400 (5%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Makassarpleinbuurt are highly educated. 39,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 30,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 29,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 5.690 residents, around 58% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.300 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Makassarpleinbuurt, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 920 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Makassarpleinbuurt there are 2.992 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €459.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 81% rental homes and 19% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 19% privately owned, 68% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Makassarpleinbuurt are 1980-1990 (28%) and 1990-2000 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Makassarpleinbuurt. The most recently listed home is Gorontalostraat 10C by Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs. Over the past year, 21 homes were sold in Makassarpleinbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 52 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Makassarpleinbuurt over the past year was €548.333. This is 19% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €459.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €10.154.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Makassarpleinbuurt. The most recent home is Makassarstraat 122, offered by Housing Experts. Over the past year, 26 homes were let in Makassarpleinbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 15 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Makassarpleinbuurt over the past year was €2.500 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €33 per month.

Energy

In Makassarpleinbuurt there are 3.126 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (29%), A (24%) and B (21%). On average, an address in Makassarpleinbuurt uses 1.720 kWh of electricity per year. This is 39% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 680 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 47% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Boetonstraat
  • Eerste Atjehstraat
  • Makassarplein
  • Eerste Ceramstraat
  • Javastraat
  • Baweanstraat
  • Boeroestraat
  • Ceramplein
  • Javaplantsoen
  • Soembawastraat
  • Zeeburgerdijk
  • Menadostraat
  • Javaplein
  • Karimatastraat
  • Ternatestraat
  • Flevoparkweg
  • Th. K. van Lohuizenlaan
  • Tweede Ceramstraat
  • Balistraat
  • Kramatplantsoen
  • Niasstraat
  • Veelaan
  • Haroekoestraat
  • Gorontalostraat
  • Molukkenstraat
  • Insulindeweg
  • Makassarstraat
  • Kramatweg

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
2,5 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
1,4 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,3 km
Secondary school
0,6 km
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8.4
Residents give Makassarpleinbuurt a very good rating
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Experiences of Makassarpleinbuurt

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6.1
Zeno
Family · Apartment
17-08-2025
Poop neighbourhood

It used to be hell but all the Moroccans have moved to the west

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Jennifer
Living alone · Apartment
06-04-2025
Good friendly neighbourhood

The people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!

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8.8
Jennifer
Living alone · Apartment
10-01-2025
Social neighbourhood

Everyone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice.

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8.6
Jennifer
Living alone · Apartment
16-12-2024
Enormously pleasant

Many kind people who always come to your aid, we live together there and not alone.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,810Single-person households
630Households without children
720Households 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
€27,800 P.A.average per resident9% below the national average
€32,700 P.A.average per income recipient12% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Makassarpleinbuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Makassarpleinbuurt

Sale price · Q3 2026
€390.167
average▼ 20,1%
€350.000
median▼ 22,2%
18 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€9.557
average▲ 14,0%
€9.459
median▲ 11,4%
Rent · Q3 2026
€2.614
average▼ 5,5%
€2.600
median▼ 4,6%
7 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€29,6
average▼ 7,9%
€30,4
median▼ 6,9%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
32 days ▲ 19,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
42
sales in the past year
53 m²
average living area
€325.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
15 days
average time listed · vs. last year
28
lettings in the past year
85 m²
average living area
€1.184
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Makassarpleinbuurt
680
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Makassarpleinbuurt
1.720
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Makassarpleinbuurt

What does the housing stock in Makassarpleinbuurt look like?

The most common type is flats (99%).

How much does a home cost in Makassarpleinbuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Makassarpleinbuurt was listed for an average of €449,714 (€8,780 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 20%.

What is the average rent in Makassarpleinbuurt?

A rental home in Makassarpleinbuurt cost an average of €2,744 per month (€33 per m²).

What do residents think of Makassarpleinbuurt?

Residents give Makassarpleinbuurt a 8.4 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. Especially accessibility (9.5) scores well; education (7.3) receives the lowest rating.

Who lives in Makassarpleinbuurt?

Buurt Makassarpleinbuurt has 5,690 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (34%). Notably, 57% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Makassarpleinbuurt?

The housing supply in Makassarpleinbuurt is remarkably efficient: 68% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 680 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Makassarpleinbuurt?

From Makassarpleinbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 1.4 km, a primary school at 0.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Makassarpleinbuurt?

Right now you will find 31 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Makassarpleinbuurt.

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