Living in Buiksloterham-Noord
Buiksloterham-Noord is densely built and genuinely urban, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 8 homes is a house.
With just 3,623 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 22% 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 Buiksloterham-Noord
The average home value (WOZ) in Buiksloterham-Noord is €608,000, which puts it at #118 of 424 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 20% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €58,000 and its most expensive €2,250,000, so Buiksloterham-Noord sits in the middle band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €606,000 to €656,000, up 8% — faster than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 66% 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, Buiksloterham-Noord is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (39% of its 1,405 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 25%. Households split into 43% singles and 35% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 39% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — 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 1.2 km away; there are about 9 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 11 min · hospital 1.9 km · library 1.1 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 8 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (4 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 5.3 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.1 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
With 90% of homes built after 2000, insulation standards here are decent by default — but newer also means VvE service costs for apartments and less room to add value through renovation. Different math, not automatically better.
Before you bid in Buiksloterham-Noord
Before you bid in Buiksloterham-Noord: 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 Buiksloterham-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Buiksloterham-Noord has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €608,000 (20% above the Amsterdam median) and the neighborhood has 1,405 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Buiksloterham-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Buiksloterham-Noord, Amsterdam is €608,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Buiksloterham-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
66% of homes in Buiksloterham-Noord are owner-occupied and 33% are rentals, of which 18% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Buiksloterham-Noord rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Buiksloterham-Noord rose from €606,000 to €656,000 (+8%); 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 Buiksloterham-Noord?
10% of homes in Buiksloterham-Noord were built before 2000 and 90% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Buiksloterham-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from Buiksloterham-Noord is 5.3 km; a large supermarket is 1.2 km away on average.
Is Buiksloterham-Noord an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — average home values in Buiksloterham-Noord are 20% above the Amsterdam median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Buiksloterham-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 35% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Buiksloterham-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU0363NB05) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.