Living in Sloterweg e.o.
Sloterweg e.o. is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 119 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 416 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
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 Sloterweg e.o.
At €1,113,000 average WOZ value, Sloterweg e.o. ranks 17 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 120% 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 Sloterweg e.o. sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €1,206,000 · 2024: €1,227,000 · 2025: €1,113,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here fell from €1,206,000 to €1,113,000, down 8% — slower than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 79% 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, Sloterweg e.o. is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (26% of its 330 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 23%. 46% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.6 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 45% 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: the nearest large supermarket is about 13 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 3 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 14 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 2.5 km · library 2.7 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 16 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.1 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 3-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.6 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 0.8 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; households here average 1.6 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
67% 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 Sloterweg e.o.
Before you bid in Sloterweg e.o.: 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. Also, 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 Sloterweg e.o. a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Sloterweg e.o. suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €1,113,000 (120% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 330 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Sloterweg e.o.?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Sloterweg e.o., Amsterdam is €1,113,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Sloterweg e.o. mostly owner-occupied or rental?
79% of homes in Sloterweg e.o. are owner-occupied and 21% are rentals.
Are house prices in Sloterweg e.o. rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Sloterweg e.o. fell from €1,206,000 to €1,113,000 (−8%); 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 Sloterweg e.o.?
67% of homes in Sloterweg e.o. were built before 2000 and 33% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Sloterweg e.o.?
The average distance to a train station from Sloterweg e.o. is 4.6 km; a large supermarket is 1.1 km away on average.
Is Sloterweg e.o. an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — homes in Sloterweg e.o. cost about 120% more than in most of Amsterdam, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Sloterweg e.o. good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.3 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 46% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Sloterweg e.o.?
Sloterweg e.o. is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Laagveengebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 10% 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 Sloterweg e.o. is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363FQ07) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.