Buying a home in H-buurt, Amsterdam.
The H-buurt is where you'll find families and young professionals who want to skip the city centre rush. The housing stock is mostly 1930s: spacious rooms, high ceilings, plenty of light. Everything you need is within walking distance: Albert Cijn, Foodhallen, Westerpark. It feels less touristy than the canal belt, yet you're on your bike to the centre in minutes.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in H-buurt
Pros:
- Direct tram connection via lines 2 and 5 to Central Station and Zuid, no transfers needed
- Plenty of 1930s housing stock with original details, significantly larger than comparable properties in De Pijp or De Wallen
- Quiet residential area without nightlife or tourist crowds, predominantly families and long-term residents
- Close to Albert Cuyp Market and Kinkerstraat for daily shopping
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; you'll need to travel to Zuid or De Pijp for restaurants and bars
- Many 1930s properties have narrow staircases and small period kitchens
- Parking is difficult; the neighborhood has limited spaces and heavy permit demand
- Tram noise from lines on Kinkerstraat and Eerste Helmersstraat during rush hours
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 83.97
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 639
- Residential burglary
- 24
- Theft
- 164
- Violence and threats
- 92
- Vandalism and public order
- 102
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 H-buurt 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 H-buurt
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Housing market H-buurt
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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