WG-terrein

WG-terrein, Amsterdam – “Too busy”

Neighbourhood in Amsterdam

6.9
Residents give WG-terrein a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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WG-terrein has 2,550 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,692 homes in WG-terreinCurrently there are 18 for sale and 6 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WG-terreinBased on registered homes

WG-terrein is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam, in the district Helmersbuurt The neighbourhood has a total area of 17 hectares, of which 16 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU0363EU02. The postcode area is 1054BR-1054SP.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.9. They describe it as 'Too busy' and 'Fine'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

WG-terrein has 2.550 residents. Of these, 49,2% are men and 50,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (35,3%). The other age groups are 25,1% for '45 to 65 years', 21,6% for '65 years or older', 9,0% for '15 to 25 years' and 8,8% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 66,5% is unmarried, 21,8% is married, 9,4% is divorced and 2,4% is widowed. 1.285 residents originate from the Netherlands, 510 come from Europe and 755 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.660 households in WG-terrein. 63,6% of these are single-person households, 22,0% households without children and 14,5% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In WG-terrein there are 2.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €52.100, which is €9.900 (23%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €47.400, which is €12.500 (36%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of WG-terrein are highly educated. 61,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 24,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 13,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.550 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.811 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (72%), while 28% are self-employed. In WG-terrein, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 480 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In WG-terrein there are 1.692 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €616.000. Of these, around 89% are occupied and 11% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 74% rental homes and 26% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 26% privately owned, 53% owned by housing associations, 20% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in WG-terrein are 1700-1900 (27%) and 1925-1950 (27%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 14 homes for sale in WG-terrein. The most recently listed home is Overtoom 170-2 by Sweers & Boys Makelaardij. Over the past year, 104 homes were sold in WG-terrein. On average, a home was sold within 42 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in WG-terrein over the past year was €789.587. This is 28% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €616.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €9.076.

Rental homes

There are 6 homes for rent in WG-terrein. The most recent home is Overtoom 194-1, offered by BOSMA MAKELAARDIJ | BOSMA REAL ESTATE. Over the past year, 123 homes were let in WG-terrein. On average, a listing was let within 19 days.

The average rent for a rental home in WG-terrein over the past year was €3.567 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €52 per month.

Energy

In WG-terrein there are 1.391 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (43%), C (23%) and B (16%). On average, an address in WG-terrein uses 1.710 kWh of electricity per year. This is 33% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 650 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 19% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • WG-plein
  • Arie Biemondstraat
  • Nicolaas Beetsstraat
  • Overtoom
  • Tweede Constantijn Huygensstraat
  • Eerste Helmersstraat
  • Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat
  • Anna Spenglerstraat
  • Pesthuislaan
  • Tweede Helmersstraat
  • Gerard Borstkade
  • Catharinahofje
  • Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaansestraat
  • Helmersplantsoen
  • Jacob van Lennepkade
  • Ite Boeremastraat
  • Ketelhuisplein
  • Jeltje de Bosch Kemperpad

Amenities

GP
0,3 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
2,6 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
3,0 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
0,5 km

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6.9
Residents give WG-terrein a more than satisfactory rating
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6.6
Laura
Family · Apartment
29-07-2025
Too busy

Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy

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7.2
Boaz
Living alone · Apartment
27-09-2024
Fine

My experience in the neighbourhood as a 21-year-old student is limited because I don't need to be there much; I would like to be more in touch with the neighbourhood, but that might be down to me, I don't know how. School and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,055Single-person households
365Households without children
240Households 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
€47,400 P.A.average per resident36% above the national average
€52,100 P.A.average per income recipient23% above the national average
72%of the employed are in paid employment
28%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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
WG-terrein
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in WG-terrein

Sale price · Q4 2026
€1.000.500
average▲ 18,0%
€707.500
median▲ 5,8%
10 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€10.410
average▼ 1,3%
€10.172
median▲ 8,0%
+53% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

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

Price trend for rent

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
44 days ▲ 1.010,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
97
sales in the past year
196 m²
average living area
+53%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
14 days ▲ 133,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
65
lettings in the past year
256 m²
average living area
+22%
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)
WG-terrein
650
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
WG-terrein
1.710
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about WG-terrein

What kind of homes are there in WG-terrein?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 81% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (99%).

What do you pay for a house in WG-terrein?

Over the past year a home for sale in WG-terrein was listed for an average of €808,938 (€9,875 per m²). That is 53% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 18%.

What do you pay for a rental home in WG-terrein?

A rental home in WG-terrein cost an average of €2,625 per month (€33 per m²). That is 22% above the national average.

Who lives in WG-terrein?

Buurt WG-terrein has 2,550 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (35%). Notably, 64% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in WG-terrein?

The housing supply in WG-terrein is remarkably efficient: 66% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 650 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to WG-terrein?

From WG-terrein you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.3 km, a railway station at 3.0 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in WG-terrein?

Right now you will find 18 homes for sale and 6 homes for rent in WG-terrein.

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