Populierenbuurt

Populierenbuurt, Amstelveen – “Dangerous”

Neighbourhood in Amstelveen

6.9
Residents give Populierenbuurt a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Populierenbuurt has 3,605 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,975 homes in PopulierenbuurtCurrently there are 33 for sale and 6 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in PopulierenbuurtBased on registered homes

Populierenbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amstelveen, in the district Keizer Karelpark The neighbourhood has a total area of 54 hectares, of which 52 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03620804. The postcode area is 1185GA-1185VD.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.9. They describe it as 'Dangerous', 'Boring' and 'Sometimes everything is a bit far'. Aspects such as housing, cleanliness, greenery are rated well in this neighbourhood, while accessibility and safety score less well.

Residents

Populierenbuurt has 3.605 residents. Of these, 46,7% are men and 53,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (27,7%). The other age groups are 24,4% for '45 to 65 years', 24,3% for '65 years or older', 14,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,8% is unmarried, 33,7% is married, 9,8% is divorced and 7,8% is widowed. 1.640 residents originate from the Netherlands, 590 come from Europe and 1.375 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.850 households in Populierenbuurt. 48,1% of these are single-person households, 22,7% households without children and 29,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.

In Populierenbuurt there are 2.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.000, which is €6.200 (17%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €34.100, which is €4.900 (17%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Populierenbuurt are educated to a lower level. 47,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1), 29,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 23,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.605 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.271 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Populierenbuurt, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 790 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Populierenbuurt there are 1.975 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €417.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 62% rental homes and 38% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 38% privately owned, 38% owned by housing associations and 24% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Populierenbuurt are 1950-1970 (79%) and 2010-2020 (7%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 7 homes for sale in Populierenbuurt. The most recently listed home is Pruimenlaan 108 by Koops Makelaardij Amsterdam op Pararius. Over the past year, 30 homes were sold in Populierenbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 76 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Populierenbuurt over the past year was €434.700. This is 4% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €417.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.674.

Rental homes

There are 4 homes for rent in Populierenbuurt. The most recent home is Pluimessenlaan 14, offered by Koops Makelaardij Amstelveen op Pararius. Over the past year, 41 homes were let in Populierenbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 25 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Populierenbuurt over the past year was €2.225 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €24 per month.

Energy

In Populierenbuurt there are 2.046 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are E (32%), C (19%) and A (17%). On average, an address in Populierenbuurt uses 2.250 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 820 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 36% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Keizer Karelweg
  • Lindepark
  • Lindenhof
  • Maluslaan
  • Appellaan
  • Prunuslaan
  • Fluweelboomlaan
  • Peppelerf
  • Gleditsialaan
  • Poeloever
  • Zomerlindepad
  • Magnolialaan
  • Pruimenlaan
  • Handweg
  • Notenlaan
  • Handweghof
  • Spaanse Aaklaan
  • Essenlaan
  • Sportlaan
  • Van der Hooplaan
  • Abelenlaan
  • Acacialaan
  • Amberlaan
  • Populierenlaan
  • Pluimessenlaan
  • Lindenlaan
  • Bovenkerkerweg
  • Hazelaarlaan
  • Haagbeuklaan
  • Olmenlaan

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
2,4 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
6,8 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
0,6 km
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Residents give Populierenbuurt a more than satisfactory rating
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Experiences of Populierenbuurt

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6.5
Artjem L
Family · Apartment
16-02-2025
Dangerous

Every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc. The safety is fine but as soon as you enter Middenhoven you have to watch out for people.

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5.4
Artjem
Family · Overig
31-12-2024
Boring

Many children causing trouble. It's sometimes fun but they often threaten you, etc.

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8.6
Aron
Family · Terraced house
27-05-2024
Sometimes everything is a bit far

Sometimes everything is a bit far but the most important shops are nearby

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
890Single-person households
420Households without children
540Households 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
€34,100 P.A.average per resident11% above the national average
€42,000 P.A.average per income recipient13% above 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
Populierenbuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€628.375
average▲ 51,7%
€430.000
median▲ 2,4%
16 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€6.572
average▲ 27,4%
€6.722
median▲ 28,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
68 days ▲ 483,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
44
sales in the past year
87 m²
average living area
€245.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
29 days
average time listed · vs. last year
20
lettings in the past year
111 m²
average living area
€1.950
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)
Populierenbuurt
820
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Populierenbuurt
2.250
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Populierenbuurt

What kind of homes are there in Populierenbuurt?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 75% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (72%).

What do you pay for a house in Populierenbuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Populierenbuurt was listed for an average of €503,614 (€5,754 per m²).

What do you pay for a rental home in Populierenbuurt?

A rental home in Populierenbuurt cost an average of €2,995 per month (€27 per m²).

How do residents rate Populierenbuurt?

Residents give Populierenbuurt a 6.9 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Especially housing (7.7) scores well; safety (6.0) receives the lowest rating.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Populierenbuurt?

A considerable share of the supply in Populierenbuurt is less efficient: 28% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 820 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Populierenbuurt?

From Populierenbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 6.8 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Populierenbuurt?

Right now you will find 33 homes for sale and 6 homes for rent in Populierenbuurt.

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