Buying a home in Schinkelpolder, Aalsmeer.
Schinkelpolder is where you connect to the flower trade without being caught in the middle of it. The homes here are mostly from the 1970s and 80s, solidly built on generous plots with plenty of green space around you. You're a bike ride away from the town centre and the flower auction, yet close enough to Amsterdam if you need it. It's a neighbourhood for people who value calm but don't want to feel cut off.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Schinkelpolder
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central from Aalsmeer station (about 20 minutes)
- Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; not the typical Randstad apartment blocks
- Close to Polder Jaagpad and Westeinderplassen for cycling and water activities
- Supermarket, bakery and pharmacy within walking distance on Zijdstraat
Cons:
- Aalsmeer is a small town; shops and restaurants are limited compared to Amsterdam or Haarlem
- In winter the neighbourhood feels grey and bare; lots of open polder landscape without trees
- House prices have risen sharply due to the train connection, but you get less square metres than in comparable villages
- Heavy traffic on Zijdstraat (main road towards Amsterdam)
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Aalsmeer
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 28.16
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 294
- Residential burglary
- 15
- Theft
- 24
- Violence and threats
- 32
- Vandalism and public order
- 27
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Schinkelpolder offer?
You'll be living in the heart of the flower trade in Aalsmeer, and you'll feel it: the auction sets the rhythm of the day, and many homes sit on plots overlooking greenhouses or water. The housing market here is quite varied, from 1930s villas to modern new builds, and you're within twenty minutes of Amsterdam. What matters: it's a working place, not just a bedroom community. The area around the auction and the Kudelstaart is most lively, with cafés and restaurants where you'll meet actual locals.
Buying agent in Schinkelpolder
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Housing market Schinkelpolder
The real estate market in Aalsmeer shows notable activity. In the last quarter, 79 homes sold, compared to 60 previously. The average transaction price rose to 755,000 euros from 694,000 euros, while the average transaction price per square meter went from 5,493 euros to 5,434 euros. The average list price increased to 725,000 euros from 692,000 euros. This year, the average WOZ-value is 5% higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values. Overall, Aalsmeer remains an attractive market for buyers and sellers alike.
Updated: May 2026
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