Buying a home in Scheldebuurt, Amsterdam.
Scheldebuurt is where you'll find families, especially around the schools and Frankendael park. Most homes date from the 1920s and 30s, so expect characterful buildings with high ceilings and good light. You're close to Amsterdam's East side but quieter than the main drag: shops and restaurants cluster in the adjacent Indische Buurt instead. It has that neighbourhood feel where people actually know each other, without feeling remote.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Scheldebuurt
Pros:
- Direct tram connection to Central Station via line 7 (Scheldestraat stop), no transfers needed
- Plenty of 1930s houses with original details and spacious layouts, less renovated than other parts of Amsterdam-South
- Close to Albert Cuyp Market and De Pijp for daily shopping and outdoor seating
- Quiet residential area without nightlife or bar noise
- Easy reach to Vondelpark (10 minutes by bike) and Sarphatipark right in the neighbourhood
Cons:
- House prices rising fast; you're already paying nearly as much as De Pijp, but without the same reputation
- Limited parking spaces; many residents have no fixed spot
- Scheldekade can be busy with through traffic towards Weesperzijde
- Fewer restaurants and shops than De Pijp or Oud-West; you rely on Albert Cuyp
- Many houses have no lift and poor modern insulation; energy bills can be high
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 55.50
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 845
- Residential burglary
- 19
- Theft
- 273
- Violence and threats
- 62
- Vandalism and public order
- 53
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 Scheldebuurt 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 Scheldebuurt
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Housing market Scheldebuurt
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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