Buying a home in Nieuwe Pijp, Amsterdam.
Nieuwe Pijp is where you'll find families and young professionals who've outgrown De Pijp itself. The homes here are noticeably roomier and cheaper than the neighbourhood next door. You're a short walk from Albert Cuyp, Sarphatipark, and you get the De Pijp-style shops and cafés without the full tourist circus. It's a place where you actually have neighbours, not just people passing through.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Nieuwe Pijp
Pros:
- Albert Cuyp Market is open daily and better stocked than most neighbourhood markets: vegetables, fish, cheese, clothing, everything in one place
- Direct tram connection via lines 2 and 5 to Central Station and South-East; no transfers needed
- Many 1930s buildings with original details: high ceilings, wide windows, plenty of light
- Sarphati Park is a five-minute walk away, a genuine green space in this dense neighbourhood
Cons:
- Albert Cuyp attracts tourists; summer weekends are crowded and noisy until late evening
- 1930s buildings also mean: narrow staircases, no lifts, high energy costs due to poor insulation
- Parking is nearly impossible; most residents keep a car in a garage outside the neighbourhood
- Rental and purchase prices have risen sharply over the past decade; this is no longer an affordable neighbourhood
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 72.09
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 912
- Residential burglary
- 27
- Theft
- 338
- Violence and threats
- 81
- Vandalism and public order
- 71
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 Nieuwe Pijp 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.
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Housing market Nieuwe Pijp
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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