Living in G-buurt-Noord
G-buurt-Noord is densely built and genuinely urban, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 100 homes is a house.
With 22,967 residents per km², you will know your streets are alive — and so will your ears; visit on a Friday evening before you commit.
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 G-buurt-Noord
At €229,000 average WOZ value, G-buurt-Noord ranks 421 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 55% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so G-buurt-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: €220,000 · 2024: €221,000 · 2025: €229,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €220,000 to €229,000, up 4% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Only about 1 in Infinity homes here is owner-occupied (100% 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, G-buurt-Noord is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (32% of its 1,710 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 30%. More than half of all households (65%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 72% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 4 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 5 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 4 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 4.7 km · library 2.0 km · 1 cinema 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 13 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (5 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 station is an 8-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.4 km away; and at 0.3 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 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 G-buurt-Noord
Before you bid in G-buurt-Noord: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, 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 G-buurt-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. G-buurt-Noord suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €229,000 (55% cheaper than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 1,710 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in G-buurt-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in G-buurt-Noord, Amsterdam is €229,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is G-buurt-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
0% of homes in G-buurt-Noord are owner-occupied and 100% are rentals, of which 100% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in G-buurt-Noord rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in G-buurt-Noord rose from €220,000 to €229,000 (+4%); 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 G-buurt-Noord?
100% of homes in G-buurt-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 G-buurt-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from G-buurt-Noord is 1.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.3 km away on average.
Is G-buurt-Noord an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — homes here cost about 55% less than in most of Amsterdam, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is G-buurt-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.1 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 25% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in G-buurt-Noord?
G-buurt-Noord is not in a designated foundation attention area. Around 0% 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 G-buurt-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363TE03) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.