Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a social-housing room on the Jacques Veltmanstraat, in the Slotervaart district of Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The 27 m² room is part of a 2016-built complex with energy label A, so it's well insulated and efficient. At €767 per month, the rent is 67% below the neighbourhood average of €2,302, a keen price for a room in this part of the city. For context, the area has a mix of housing, but this listing is specifically for a room, and you can see other rooms in Amsterdam for comparison.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a densely built urban neighbourhood with over 3,700 residents. It's a young area: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and many households are single-person. The neighbourhood has a high address density (over 5,000 addresses per km²), so it feels lively and busy. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a mix of families and singles. You can read more about the Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood on its dedicated page.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there's also a Dirk and a Lidl within a five-minute walk. Schools are close by: the Einsteinschool (primary) is a couple of streets away, and Calvijn College (secondary) is also within walking distance. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and there are several restaurants nearby. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which provides all city services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Roommatch.
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Jacques Veltmanstraat 1271, Amsterdam
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About Jacques Veltmanstraat 1271, Amsterdam
Yes, the rent of €767 is 67% below the neighbourhood average of €2,302 for rental properties. However, that average includes larger apartments, so a room is naturally cheaper. Compared to the average room price in the neighbourhood (€788), this is slightly below that too. Given the modern build and energy label A, it's a market-rate price.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a young population, with many residents aged 25-45 and a high proportion of single-person households. There are plenty of amenities nearby, including supermarkets, schools, and parks. The area is well-connected, with a train station 1.6 km away.
The nearest Albert Heijn is 502 metres away, just around the corner. There are also a Dirk and a Lidl within 626 metres, so daily shopping is easy on foot.
Primary schools include the Einsteinschool (376 m) and Brede school Fiep Westendorp (551 m). For secondary education, Calvijn College is 426 m away and Lumion is 597 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Yes, the property has energy label A, which is very efficient. The building was constructed in 2016, so it meets modern insulation standards. This means heating costs should be relatively low.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 300 metres away, so green space is on your doorstep.
The neighbourhood recorded 230 total crimes in the latest data. This is a figure to consider, but it's not broken down by type here.
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