Living in Buiksloterbreek
Buiksloterbreek is densely built and genuinely urban, and most of its 118 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 3,947 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 20% 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 Buiksloterbreek
The average home value (WOZ) in Buiksloterbreek is €781,000, which puts it at #57 of 426 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 55% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Buiksloterbreek sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €732,000 · 2024: €733,000 · 2025: €781,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €732,000 to €781,000, up 7% — faster than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 96% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Buiksloterbreek is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (32% of its 305 residents), followed by over-65s at 24%. Households split into 27% singles and 39% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 47% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.4 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 3 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 17 min walk · GP 18 min · hospital 1.4 km · library 1.5 km · 2 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 16 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (2 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 3-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 5.9 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.5 km away; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 100% 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 Buiksloterbreek
Before you bid in Buiksloterbreek: in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price.
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 Buiksloterbreek a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Buiksloterbreek has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €781,000 (55% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 305 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Buiksloterbreek?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Buiksloterbreek, Amsterdam is €781,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Buiksloterbreek mostly owner-occupied or rental?
96% of homes in Buiksloterbreek are owner-occupied and 4% are rentals.
Are house prices in Buiksloterbreek rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Buiksloterbreek rose from €732,000 to €781,000 (+7%); Amsterdam as a whole moved up 0% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Buiksloterbreek?
100% of homes in Buiksloterbreek were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Buiksloterbreek?
The average distance to a train station from Buiksloterbreek is 5.9 km; a large supermarket is 1.4 km away on average.
Is Buiksloterbreek an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — homes in Buiksloterbreek cost about 55% more than in most of Amsterdam, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Buiksloterbreek good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.3 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 39% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Buiksloterbreek?
Buiksloterbreek is not in a designated foundation attention area. Around 14% of homes predate 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Buiksloterbreek is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363NE05) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.