Living in Holendrecht-West
Holendrecht-West is city living in its most compact form, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 100 homes is a house.
At 8,187 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 Holendrecht-West
The average home value (WOZ) in Holendrecht-West is €269,000, which puts it at #415 of 426 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 47% 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 Holendrecht-West 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: €277,000 · 2024: €272,000 · 2025: €269,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here fell from €277,000 to €269,000, down 3% — 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, Holendrecht-West is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (23% of its 2,870 residents), followed by over-65s at 21%. Households split into 54% singles and 37% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 69% of households are among the country's lower earners; average income per resident is €18,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 0.6 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 10 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 1.3 km · library 2.6 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 10 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 an 8-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 10 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; a highway on-ramp 1.7 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 Holendrecht-West
Before you bid in Holendrecht-West: 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 Holendrecht-West a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Holendrecht-West suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €269,000 (47% cheaper than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 2,870 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Holendrecht-West?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Holendrecht-West, Amsterdam is €269,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Holendrecht-West mostly owner-occupied or rental?
0% of homes in Holendrecht-West are owner-occupied and 100% are rentals, of which 100% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Holendrecht-West rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Holendrecht-West fell from €277,000 to €269,000 (−3%); 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 Holendrecht-West?
100% of homes in Holendrecht-West 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 Holendrecht-West?
The average distance to a train station from Holendrecht-West is 0.8 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Holendrecht-West an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — homes here cost about 47% less than in most of Amsterdam, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Holendrecht-West good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 37% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Holendrecht-West?
Holendrecht-West is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Laagveengebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. 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 Holendrecht-West is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363TJ01) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.