Buying a home in Venserpolder, Amsterdam.
Venserpolder is a quiet, green corner of Amsterdam where you'll find plenty of families with children. The homes are mostly 1970s and 1980s builds, often detached or semi-detached with gardens that actually give you space to breathe. You're close to the Amsterdamse Bos and the Westeinder Plas, so cycling to water takes just minutes. The neighbourhood feels less touristy than the centre, but you're still quick access to the Ring Road toward the city or Schiphol.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Venserpolder
Pros:
- Direct tram connection to Central Station via line 26 (Venserpolder stop)
- Mix of detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; not just apartments
- Close to Amsterdamse Bos for walking and cycling
- Quiet residential area without through traffic
- Albert Heijn supermarket and Primera newsagent within walking distance
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; no bars or restaurants within the neighborhood itself
- Farther from the city center than most Amsterdam neighborhoods (20+ minutes by tram)
- Few schools in the immediate area; parents need to look further afield
- Car traffic to the A2 highway passes through the neighborhood
- Parking spaces are scarce and often complicated to find
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 42.40
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 360
- Residential burglary
- 20
- Theft
- 73
- Violence and threats
- 71
- Vandalism and public order
- 48
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 Venserpolder 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 Venserpolder
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Housing market Venserpolder
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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