Living in Buikslotermeer-Noord
Buikslotermeer-Noord is city living in its most compact form, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 8 homes is a house.
At 5,332 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Buikslotermeer-Noord
At €373,000 average WOZ value, Buikslotermeer-Noord ranks 361 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 26% 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 Buikslotermeer-Noord sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €401,000 · 2024: €369,000 · 2025: €373,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here fell from €401,000 to €373,000, down 7% — slower than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 48% owner-occupied against 52% rental, including 39% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Buikslotermeer-Noord is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (30% of its 2,485 residents), followed by over-65s at 23%. More than half of all households (69%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 61% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 4 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 2.0 km · library 2.0 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 5 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (3 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 5-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 6.2 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 2.0 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; and at 0.4 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
100% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Buikslotermeer-Noord
Before you bid in Buikslotermeer-Noord: the price gap with the rest of Amsterdam is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
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 Buikslotermeer-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Buikslotermeer-Noord suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children, buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €373,000 (26% cheaper than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 2,485 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Buikslotermeer-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Buikslotermeer-Noord, Amsterdam is €373,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Buikslotermeer-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
48% of homes in Buikslotermeer-Noord are owner-occupied and 52% are rentals, of which 39% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Buikslotermeer-Noord rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Buikslotermeer-Noord fell from €401,000 to €373,000 (−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 Buikslotermeer-Noord?
100% of homes in Buikslotermeer-Noord 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 Buikslotermeer-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from Buikslotermeer-Noord is 6.2 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Buikslotermeer-Noord an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — homes here cost about 26% less than in most of Amsterdam, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Buikslotermeer-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 13% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Buikslotermeer-Noord?
Buikslotermeer-Noord is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Laagveengebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. 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 Buikslotermeer-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363NH01) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.