Living in Leeuwenveld
Leeuwenveld is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 518 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 5,660 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 Leeuwenveld
The average home value (WOZ) in Leeuwenveld is €703,000, which puts it at #74 of 426 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 39% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Leeuwenveld sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €698,000 · 2024: €713,000 · 2025: €703,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €698,000 to €703,000, up 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 92% 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, Leeuwenveld is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (29% of its 1,530 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 27%. 59% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.8 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 64% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.8 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 22 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 0.7 km · library 2.3 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 22 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.7 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is an 8-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 13 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.6 km away; households here average 1.5 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Leeuwenveld
Before you bid in Leeuwenveld: 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, in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Beyond that, 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 Leeuwenveld a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Leeuwenveld suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €703,000 (39% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 1,530 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Leeuwenveld?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Leeuwenveld, Amsterdam is €703,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Leeuwenveld mostly owner-occupied or rental?
92% of homes in Leeuwenveld are owner-occupied and 8% are rentals, of which 2% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Leeuwenveld rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Leeuwenveld rose from €698,000 to €703,000 (+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 Leeuwenveld?
33% of homes in Leeuwenveld were built before 2000 and 67% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Leeuwenveld?
The average distance to a train station from Leeuwenveld is 1.1 km; a large supermarket is 1.8 km away on average.
Is Leeuwenveld an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — homes in Leeuwenveld cost about 39% more than in most of Amsterdam, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Leeuwenveld good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.8 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 59% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Leeuwenveld?
Leeuwenveld 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 48% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. 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 Leeuwenveld is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363SB05) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.