Living in L-buurt
L-buurt is urban but not overwhelming, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 100 homes is a house.
At 4,483 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 L-buurt
At €314,000 average WOZ value, L-buurt ranks 389 out of 424 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 38% below the city median, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €58,000 and its most expensive €2,250,000, so L-buurt sits in the budget 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 rose from €314,000 to €315,000, up 0% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 41% owner-occupied against 59% rental, including 19% 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, L-buurt is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (33% of its 3,095 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 24%. More than half of all households (58%) 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 skew modest — 48% of households are in the lower national bracket; average income per resident is €34,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.7 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 18 min walk · GP 11 min · hospital 3.5 km · library 2.8 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 (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 an 8-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 0.5 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 L-buurt
Before you bid in L-buurt: much of Amsterdam sits on soft soil, 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, 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 L-buurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. L-buurt suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €314,000 (38% below the Amsterdam median) and the neighborhood has 3,095 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in L-buurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in L-buurt, Amsterdam is €314,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is L-buurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
41% of homes in L-buurt are owner-occupied and 59% are rentals, of which 19% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in L-buurt rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in L-buurt rose from €314,000 to €315,000 (+0%); 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 L-buurt?
100% of homes in L-buurt 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 L-buurt?
The average distance to a train station from L-buurt is 3.0 km; a large supermarket is 1.7 km away on average.
Is L-buurt an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — average home values are 38% below the Amsterdam median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is L-buurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 20% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if L-buurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU0363TK01) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.