Living in De Aker-Oost
De Aker-Oost is densely built and genuinely urban, and most of its 2,102 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 8,969 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 De Aker-Oost
The average home value (WOZ) in De Aker-Oost is €585,000, which puts it at #134 of 424 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 16% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €58,000 and its most expensive €2,250,000, so De Aker-Oost 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 fell from €584,000 to €581,000, down 1% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 68% 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, De Aker-Oost is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (32% of its 5,865 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 23%. 47% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: this is a neighborhood of contrasts — 31% of households sit in the lower national income bracket, yet the average income per resident is €36,000 a year. Social housing and expensive owner-occupied homes stand side by side here, which is common in Dutch inner cities.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 10 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 3.8 km · library 2.4 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 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.8 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.0 km away; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
62% 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 De Aker-Oost
Before you bid in De Aker-Oost: family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 De Aker-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. De Aker-Oost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers, buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €585,000 (16% above the Amsterdam median) and the neighborhood has 5,865 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in De Aker-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in De Aker-Oost, Amsterdam is €585,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is De Aker-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
68% of homes in De Aker-Oost are owner-occupied and 32% are rentals, of which 22% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in De Aker-Oost rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in De Aker-Oost fell from €584,000 to €581,000 (−1%); 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 De Aker-Oost?
62% of homes in De Aker-Oost were built before 2000 and 38% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from De Aker-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from De Aker-Oost is 4.8 km; a large supermarket is 0.8 km away on average.
Is De Aker-Oost an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — average home values in De Aker-Oost are 16% above the Amsterdam median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is De Aker-Oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 47% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if De Aker-Oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU0363FG03) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.