Living in Paramariboplein e.o.
Paramariboplein e.o. is densely built and genuinely urban, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 99% of the stock is flats.
With 24,150 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 Paramariboplein e.o.
At €545,000 average WOZ value, Paramariboplein e.o. ranks 163 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 8% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Paramariboplein e.o. sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €577,000 · 2024: €528,000 · 2025: €545,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here fell from €577,000 to €545,000, down 6% — slower than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 36% owner-occupied against 64% rental, including 15% 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, Paramariboplein e.o. is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (49% of its 3,775 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 19%. Households split into 47% singles and 20% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.8 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: this is a neighborhood of contrasts — 41% of households are among the country's lower earners, yet the average income per resident is €46,000 a year. Social housing and expensive owner-occupied homes stand side by side here, which is common in Dutch inner cities.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 4 large supermarkets within a kilometer; with roughly 58 cafés and restaurants within a kilometer, you will never cook out of necessity.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 6 min walk · GP 4 min · hospital 2.2 km · library 1.3 km · 10 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: the nearest primary school is 7 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (14 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 7-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; a highway on-ramp 1.3 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
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 Paramariboplein e.o.
Before you bid in Paramariboplein e.o.: 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.
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 Paramariboplein e.o. a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Paramariboplein e.o. suits buyers after city buzz best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €545,000 (8% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 3,775 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Paramariboplein e.o.?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Paramariboplein e.o., Amsterdam is €545,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Paramariboplein e.o. mostly owner-occupied or rental?
36% of homes in Paramariboplein e.o. are owner-occupied and 64% are rentals, of which 15% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Paramariboplein e.o. rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Paramariboplein e.o. fell from €577,000 to €545,000 (−6%); 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 Paramariboplein e.o.?
100% of homes in Paramariboplein e.o. 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 Paramariboplein e.o.?
The average distance to a train station from Paramariboplein e.o. is 1.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.3 km away on average.
Is Paramariboplein e.o. an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Prices sit close to what most of Amsterdam costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Paramariboplein e.o. good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 14 daycare locations within a kilometer. 20% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Paramariboplein e.o.?
Paramariboplein e.o. 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 99% 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 moderate. 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.
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Closest in price — worth a look if Paramariboplein e.o. is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363ER02) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.