Surinamepleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on the Andreas Schelfhoutstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam, where the streets are always busy and everything you need is close by. At 44 m² it's compact, but with a smart layout it can feel surprisingly spacious. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though not the most modern. At €500,000, the asking price is 46% below the neighbourhood average of €928,412, a keen price for a studio in this part of town, especially given the smaller floor area. For context, studios in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Surinamepleinbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density (8,158 addresses per km²). It's home to around 1,550 people, mostly singles (545 one-person households) and young adults, the largest age group is 25 to 45. Families with children are fewer here (170 households). The area has a mix of housing, with only 8% single-family homes and 39% owner-occupied. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a vibrant, central spot with a young, transient feel.
For daily shopping, you have a Jumbo and a Lidl just around the corner (both about 200 m away), and a Dirk and Albert Heijn a couple of streets further. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including OBS Corantijn and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker. The municipality Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities, and the neighbourhood itself has a park or public garden just a few minutes away. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get around the city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Vuursteen Makelaars & Taxateurs, Funda and Pararius.
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Andreas Schelfhoutstraat 16, Amsterdam
Data from Surinamepleinbuurt
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About Andreas Schelfhoutstraat 16, Amsterdam
The asking price of €500,000 is 46% below the neighbourhood average of €928,412, but the studio is also 52% smaller than the average home in the area (44 m² vs 91 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a studio in this part of Amsterdam.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1974). It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 33.3% of homes have label C, while 38.9% have label A.
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo and Lidl, both just 208 metres away, about a two-minute walk. A Dirk and Albert Heijn are around 600 metres away, a five-minute stroll.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: OBS Corantijn (512 m), Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker (547 m), Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus (569 m), and Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt (592 m). There is also a secondary special education school, Postjes College, at 697 m.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The Surinamepleinbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a young population, many singles, and a mix of housing. The crime rate is 96 total offences, which is moderate for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Surinamepleinbuurt
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