Van der Helstpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Van Ostadestraat sits in one of Amsterdam's liveliest neighbourhoods. At 43 m² it's compact but well-proportioned, with a D energy label meaning you'll want to budget for heating. The asking price of €425,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €585,179, which makes it a keen entry point for the area, especially compared to other studios in Amsterdam.
Based on one review, the neighbourhood Van der Helstpleinbuurt scores an 8.25. One resident says: "It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything." The area is densely urban with mostly pre-war housing, and many residents live alone.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Lidl is just around the corner. The 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm for primary education is a couple of streets away, while secondary school IVKO - Leren van Kunst is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital.
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The asking price is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €585,179, but the home is also 28% smaller than the average 60 m². Given the compact size and D energy label, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a studio in this sought-after part of Amsterdam.
Van der Helstpleinbuurt is a lively, green part of the Pijp with parks, trees, and plenty of shops, bakeries, and eateries. One resident describes it as safe and well-connected by metro and tram, though night-time public transport is limited. It's a very urban area with mostly pre-war buildings and many single-person households.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is better served by metro and tram lines for daily travel.
Albert Heijn is just 151 metres away, so you can pop out for bread and milk in a minute. Lidl is 489 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, including Jumbo and another Albert Heijn.
Primary school 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm is 214 metres away, and secondary school IVKO - Leren van Kunst is 342 metres away. Several other primary and secondary schools are within a ten-minute walk, making it convenient for families.
The home has an energy label D, which is average for a pre-war building. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as modern homes. In the neighbourhood, about 32% of homes have label D or lower.
One resident says it's very safe, with occasional burglaries that mainly target shops. They note that serious crime is rare. The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 313, which is typical for a dense urban area.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops. Furthermore, no one has been murdered or large drug labs found in years. Just lock your bike properly. The houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Renting here is a nightmare if it's not social housing :/
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| Sale price | €591,971 | €544,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,307 | – |
| Rent price | €2,964 p/m | €2,788 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €48 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lively, with a tram stop right outside and the North-South line station across the street. Albert Cuyp Market within walking distance. Supermarkets within walking distance. Lively bars and restaurants directly below the homes on this side.
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes nice, sometimes a lot of poverty, sometimes chaotic, sometimes ok.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops. Furthermore, no one has been murdered or large drug labs found in years. Just lock your bike properly. The houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Renting here is a nightmare if it's not social housing :/
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice, safe neighbourhood, beautiful buildings and it's central.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €619,519 | €568,260 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,954 | – |
| Rent price | €3,036 p/m | €2,857 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €42 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €834,169 | €704,951 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,941 | – |
| Rent price | €2,784 p/m | €2,628 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Van Ostadestraat 328-2, Amsterdam
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