Living in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord
Kolenkitbuurt-Noord is city living in its most compact form, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 94% of the stock is flats.
With 15,653 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 Kolenkitbuurt-Noord
At €440,000 average WOZ value, Kolenkitbuurt-Noord ranks 302 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 13% 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 Kolenkitbuurt-Noord sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €449,000 · 2024: €433,000 · 2025: €440,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here fell from €449,000 to €440,000, down 2% — 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 7 homes here is owner-occupied (69% 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, Kolenkitbuurt-Noord is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (40% of its 4,645 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 20%. Households split into 48% singles and 33% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 51% of households are among the country's lower earners; average income per resident is €26,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 6 large supermarkets within a kilometer; there are about 15 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 1.7 km · library 1.0 km · 7 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: 6 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (10 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 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 12-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 0.6 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.
Before you bid in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord
Before you bid in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it.
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 Kolenkitbuurt-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Kolenkitbuurt-Noord suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €440,000 (13% cheaper than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 4,645 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam is €440,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Kolenkitbuurt-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
14% of homes in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord are owner-occupied and 86% are rentals, of which 69% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord fell from €449,000 to €440,000 (−2%); 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 Kolenkitbuurt-Noord?
51% of homes in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord were built before 2000 and 49% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Kolenkitbuurt-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from Kolenkitbuurt-Noord is 2.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Kolenkitbuurt-Noord an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — homes here cost about 13% less than in most of Amsterdam, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Kolenkitbuurt-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.2 km away and there are 10 daycare locations within a kilometer. 33% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Kolenkitbuurt-Noord?
Kolenkitbuurt-Noord stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 58% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Kolenkitbuurt-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363ED01) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.