Living in Van Tijenbuurt
Van Tijenbuurt is densely built and genuinely urban, and most of its 969 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With 10,248 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 Van Tijenbuurt
The average home value (WOZ) in Van Tijenbuurt is €460,000, which puts it at #277 of 424 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 9% 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 Van Tijenbuurt 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 rose from €459,000 to €474,000, up 3% — 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: 46% owner-occupied against 54% rental, including 49% 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, Van Tijenbuurt is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (30% of its 2,910 residents), followed by children under 15 at 23%. 44% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 44% of households are in the lower national bracket; average income per resident is €24,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 6 large supermarkets within a kilometer; dining out means a short trip: only 4 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 8 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 3.4 km · library 0.7 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: 5 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (5 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 4.4 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.4 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Energy and running costs
62% 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 Van Tijenbuurt
Before you bid in Van Tijenbuurt: 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 Van Tijenbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Van Tijenbuurt suits first-time buyers and families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €460,000 (9% below the Amsterdam median) and the neighborhood has 2,910 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Van Tijenbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Van Tijenbuurt, Amsterdam is €460,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Van Tijenbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
46% of homes in Van Tijenbuurt are owner-occupied and 54% are rentals, of which 49% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Van Tijenbuurt rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Van Tijenbuurt rose from €459,000 to €474,000 (+3%); 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 Van Tijenbuurt?
62% of homes in Van Tijenbuurt were built before 2000 and 38% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Van Tijenbuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Van Tijenbuurt is 4.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Van Tijenbuurt an expensive part of Amsterdam?
It sits close to the Amsterdam median: neither a premium neighborhood nor a bargain area.
Is Van Tijenbuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.2 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 44% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Van Tijenbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU0363FB05) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.