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Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a social-housing room on the Jacques Veltmanstraat in Amsterdam, offered through Roommatch. At 27 m² it's compact, but the energy label A keeps running costs low. The rent of €767 is 67% below the neighbourhood average of €2,302, which is very keen for the area. For context, the average rent for rooms in Amsterdam is higher, so this is a rare find.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood is a densely built area with a mix of flats and some houses. It's home to around 3,750 people, mostly singles and young adults. The area has a lively, urban feel with plenty of amenities nearby. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a diverse population with many in the 25-45 age group.
For daily shopping, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, with Dirk and Lidl a couple of streets away. Schools are close by: the Einsteinschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and Calvijn College secondary school is also within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get around. A park is on your doorstep for a bit of green.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Roommatch.
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About Jacques Veltmanstraat 1131, Amsterdam
Yes, it's very keen. The rent is 67% below the neighbourhood average of €2,302, though that average includes larger properties. For a room of 27 m², the price is in line with the average room rent in the area (€788).
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older properties.
The nearest Albert Heijn is 490 metres away, just around the corner. Dirk and Lidl are also within a couple of streets away, at 613 and 638 metres respectively.
The Einsteinschool primary school is 385 metres away, a five-minute walk. Calvijn College secondary school is 414 metres away. Other options include Brede school Fiep Westendorp and Lumion.
The train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Yes, this is a social-housing room. The rent is set at €767, which is within the social-housing threshold, and it's offered through Roommatch.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a densely populated urban area with many singles and young adults. It has a high address density of 5,161 per km², so it's lively. Amenities like shops, schools and parks are all within walking distance.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €501,000 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,708 | – |
| Rent price | €2,228 p/m | €2,055 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I think my neighbourhood is so beautiful because it is a place where everything comes together: peace, cosiness, and life. All around me are trees, flowers, and small streets where people greet each other and have time for a chat. I hear birds singing in the morning and children laughing on the square in the afternoon. There is always something to do, but it never feels busy. People look after each other, and that makes it warm and familiar. I love the smell of freshly cut grass in summer and the lights that decorate the streets in winter. My neighbourhood feels like a second family, a place where I feel at home and where I step outside with a smile every day.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a safe, pleasant neighbourhood where many families live. It is easily accessible and there is plenty of greenery to be found just as you leave the neighbourhood. However, there is always rubbish lying around on days when it shouldn't be outside.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €496,697 | €450,789 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,718 | – |
| Rent price | €1,804 p/m | €1,662 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt 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!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €824,399 | €694,208 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,901 | – |
| Rent price | €2,807 p/m | €2,622 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Jacques Veltmanstraat 1131, Amsterdam
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