Buying a home in Bijlmermuseum, Amsterdam.
Bijlmermuseum is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find families and young professionals who've chosen to stay put. The housing stock is mainly 1950s and 1960s apartments and terraced houses, affordable by Amsterdam standards. You're close to the Amsterdamse Bos and the Zuidas, so you get green space and business Amsterdam within reach. The neighbourhood has its own character: less tourist-focused than the centre, more about everyday living.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Bijlmermuseum
Pros:
- Right next to the Bijlmermuseum and Bijlmerdreef: green space and water at your doorstep without cycling to a park
- Tram 5 and 9 stop here; direct connection to Central Station and the city centre
- Plenty of 1960s housing with spacious floor plans and high ceilings, not the typical cramped Amsterdam townhouse
- Close to ArenA and the Olympic Stadium: if you care about sports, football and concert season is literally around the corner
- Relatively quiet and less touristy than the Canal Ring or De Pijp
Cons:
- The Bijlmer still carries a reputation that isn't always fair, but it does affect mortgage rates and insurance premiums
- The 1960s architecture isn't for everyone: lots of concrete, large blocks, not cosy if you prefer intimate scale
- Heavy traffic on the Bijlmerdreef and the Ring Road; noise is a real issue
- Shops and restaurants are spread out; you rely on chains and often need to go to neighbouring areas for decent dining
- Parking is difficult and expensive, especially around the stadium on event days
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 60.62
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 471
- Residential burglary
- 12
- Theft
- 121
- Violence and threats
- 91
- Vandalism and public order
- 59
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 Bijlmermuseum offer?
When you buy in Amsterdam, you're not just getting a house, you're joining a neighbourhood with its own rhythm. Most homes date from the 17th and 18th centuries, so expect narrow staircases, low ceilings, and windows overlooking canals or streets. Your neighbours are a mix: families rooted here for generations, young professionals, artists. Public transport works well, but most Amsterdammers simply cycle everywhere. What matters: it's busy, prices are steep, and you're paying for the location.
Buying agent in Bijlmermuseum
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Housing market Bijlmermuseum
The real estate market in Amsterdam shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 3,486, compared to 3,396 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 658,000 euros, compared to 671,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter this quarter was 8,559 euros, compared to 8,625 euros last quarter. The average list price this quarter was 622,000 euros, compared to 629,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting ongoing demand in the market.
Updated: June 2026
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