Living in Twiske-Oost
Twiske-Oost is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 444 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 5,960 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 Twiske-Oost
At €484,000 average WOZ value, Twiske-Oost ranks 250 out of 424 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 4% below the city median, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €58,000 and its most expensive €2,250,000, so Twiske-Oost sits in the middle 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 fell from €482,000 to €470,000, 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.
Ownership is split: 55% owner-occupied against 45% rental, including 44% 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, Twiske-Oost is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (29% of its 1,090 residents), followed by over-65s at 22%. 45% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 36% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 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 13 min walk · GP 13 min · hospital 2.9 km · library 1.1 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 8 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 nearest train station is 7.4 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.1 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
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 Twiske-Oost
Before you bid in Twiske-Oost: 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, 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 Twiske-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Twiske-Oost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €484,000 (4% below the Amsterdam median) and the neighborhood has 1,090 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Twiske-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Twiske-Oost, Amsterdam is €484,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Twiske-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
55% of homes in Twiske-Oost are owner-occupied and 45% are rentals, of which 44% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Twiske-Oost rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Twiske-Oost fell from €482,000 to €470,000 (−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 Twiske-Oost?
100% of homes in Twiske-Oost 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 Twiske-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from Twiske-Oost is 7.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Twiske-Oost an expensive part of Amsterdam?
It sits close to the Amsterdam median: neither a premium neighborhood nor a bargain area.
Is Twiske-Oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 45% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Twiske-Oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU0363ND01) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.