Living in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade
Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade is city living in its most compact form, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 95% of the stock is flats.
At 5,156 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed. Water makes up 50% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
Amsterdam is the tightest housing market in the Netherlands: international workers, students and families chase the same limited stock, overbidding is routine in popular price bands, and a large social-housing sector keeps much of the city permanently off the open market. Where a buurt sits relative to the ring road (A10) and a metro or tram line explains a surprising share of its price.
The housing market in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade
The average home value (WOZ) in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade is €486,000, which puts it at #242 of 426 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 4% cheaper than most of the city, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade sits in the middle of the pack.
Only about 1 in 8 homes here is owner-occupied (2% is social housing) — supply on Funda is structurally thin, which concentrates bidding on the few listings that appear. If you find a home here you like, being prepared (financing check done, valuation lined up) is worth more than in neighborhoods where something new lists every week.
Who lives here
Demographically, Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (49% of its 260 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 16%. More than half of all households (67%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.6 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 55% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 8 large supermarkets within a kilometer; eating out is the default here — around 51 cafés and restaurants inside a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 8 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 2.4 km · library 0.6 km · 7 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 10 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (9 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 6-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.2 km away; and at 0.5 cars per household, most residents simply don't own one — if you do, factor in permit costs and waiting lists before you buy.
Energy and running costs
Since 91% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade
Before you bid in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade: much of Amsterdam sits on soft soil, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade suits buyers after city buzz best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €486,000 (4% cheaper than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 260 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade, Amsterdam is €486,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade mostly owner-occupied or rental?
12% of homes in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade are owner-occupied and 88% are rentals, of which 2% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
How old are the homes in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade?
91% of homes in Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade were built before 2000 and 9% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade?
The average distance to a train station from Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade is 1.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Prices sit close to what most of Amsterdam costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 9 daycare locations within a kilometer. 12% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Bedrijvengebied Zeeburgerkade is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363MA11) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.