Westelijke eilanden
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Westelijke eilanden, Amsterdam – “nice”

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Westelijke eilanden has 2,915 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,736 homes in Westelijke eilandenCurrently there are 25 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Westelijke eilandenBased on registered homes

Westelijke eilanden is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam, in the district Haarlemmerbuurt The neighbourhood has a total area of 22 hectares, of which 15 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU0363AA02. The postcode area is 1013AV-1013MK.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.8. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'nice'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Westelijke eilanden has 2.915 residents. Of these, 47,2% are men and 52,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (32,4%). The other age groups are 26,9% for '45 to 65 years', 22,0% for '65 years or older', 9,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 65,2% is unmarried, 23,2% is married, 9,6% is divorced and 2,2% is widowed. 1.605 residents originate from the Netherlands, 555 come from Europe and 760 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.835 households in Westelijke eilanden. 61,6% of these are single-person households, 21,5% households without children and 16,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Westelijke eilanden there are 2.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €47.800, which is €5.600 (13%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €44.200, which is €9.300 (27%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Westelijke eilanden are highly educated. 62,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 23,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 13,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.915 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.011 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (66%), while 34% are self-employed. In Westelijke eilanden, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 560 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Westelijke eilanden there are 1.736 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €591.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 65% rental homes and 35% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 35% privately owned, 50% owned by housing associations and 15% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Westelijke eilanden are 1980-1990 (31%) and 1900-1925 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 22 homes for sale in Westelijke eilanden. The most recently listed home is Prinseneiland 9-2LA by 't Huys Makelaardij. Over the past year, 110 homes were sold in Westelijke eilanden. On average, a home was sold within 39 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Westelijke eilanden over the past year was €998.936. This is 69% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €591.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €10.741.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Westelijke eilanden. The most recent home is Planciusstraat 9B, offered by www.vva.amsterdam. Over the past year, 106 homes were let in Westelijke eilanden. On average, a listing was let within 14 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Westelijke eilanden over the past year was €2.900 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €20 per month.

Energy

In Westelijke eilanden there are 1.344 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (27%), C (27%) and A (22%). On average, an address in Westelijke eilanden uses 1.760 kWh of electricity per year. This is 31% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 690 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 14% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Bickerswerf
  • Ketelmakerstraat
  • Jan Mensplein
  • Drieharingenbrug
  • Sloterdijkstraat
  • Vierwindenstraat
  • Touwslagerstraat
  • Keerpunt
  • Tweede Breeuwersstraat
  • Minnemoersstraat
  • Grote Bickersstraat
  • Prinseneiland
  • Bickersgracht
  • Taandwarsstraat
  • Zandhoek
  • Zandhoeksbrug
  • Blokmakerstraat
  • Hendrik Jonkerplein
  • Kleine Bickersstraat
  • Zoutkeetsgracht
  • Tussen de Bogen
  • Hollandse Tuin
  • Zeilmakerstraat
  • Taanstraat
  • Realengracht
  • Nieuwe Teertuinen
  • Sloterdijkerbrug
  • Galgenbrug
  • Vierwindendwarsstraat
  • Galgenstraat

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
2,4 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
2,0 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
1,1 km
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very nice neighbourhood

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,130Single-person households
395Households without children
310Households 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
€44,200 P.A.average per resident27% above the national average
€47,800 P.A.average per income recipient13% above the national average
66%of the employed are in paid employment
34%of the employed are self-employed
69%
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
Westelijke eilanden
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Westelijke eilanden

Sale price · Q4 2026
€655.769
average▼ 30,1%
€650.000
median▼ 18,2%
13 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€8.963
average▼ 2,3%
€8.797
median▲ 1,9%
+78% vs. national average
Rent · Q4 2026
€2.696
average▼ 12,4%
€2.650
median▼ 7,0%
7 lettings · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for rent · Q4 2026
€20,5
average▼ 10,9%
€17,9
median▼ 7,0%
+33% 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
42 days ▼ 4,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
97
sales in the past year
105 m²
average living area
+78%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
13 days ▼ 39,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
58
lettings in the past year
117 m²
average living area
+33%
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)
Westelijke eilanden
690
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Westelijke eilanden
1.760
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Westelijke eilanden

What does the housing stock in Westelijke eilanden look like?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 51% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (92%).

How much does a home cost in Westelijke eilanden?

Over the past year a home for sale in Westelijke eilanden was listed for an average of €938,227 (€9,087 per m²). That is 78% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 30%.

What is the average rent in Westelijke eilanden?

A rental home in Westelijke eilanden cost an average of €2,877 per month (€28 per m²). That is 33% above the national average.

How is the population of Westelijke eilanden composed?

Buurt Westelijke eilanden has 2,915 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (32%). Notably, 62% of the households are single-person households.

What are the energy labels in Westelijke eilanden?

The housing supply in Westelijke eilanden is remarkably efficient: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 690 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Westelijke eilanden?

From Westelijke eilanden you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 2.0 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Westelijke eilanden?

Right now you will find 25 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Westelijke eilanden.

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