Buying a home in Holland Park, Diemen.
Holland Park is a residential neighbourhood where you'll find plenty of families, mostly in detached and semi-detached homes built in the 1990s. It sits right next to Amsterdam, so you're ten minutes from Central Station, but you pay noticeably less than you would in the city itself. The area has a quiet, green character with plenty of trees and open space, and all your daily needs are within walking distance. What matters: it's not trendy or cutting-edge here, but it's a solid choice if you value stability and easy access to Amsterdam.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Holland Park
Pros:
- Direct access to Diemerbos forest: walking and cycling without needing a car
- Diemen train station is within walking distance; direct trains to Amsterdam Centraal and Utrecht
- Mostly 1980s–1990s homes with spacious plots; not the cramped properties of central Amsterdam
- Albert Heijn supermarket and Primera on the shopping plaza; no long trips for groceries
- Quiet residential area without nightlife or crowds
Cons:
- Few restaurants and cafés nearby; eating out means going to Amsterdam or Diemen town centre
- Car-dependent for most activities outside Diemen
- 1980s–1990s construction means poor insulation and higher heating costs than newer homes
- Diemen feels like a bedroom town; limited cultural facilities or events
- Shopping plaza is small and limited; no real shopping street
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Diemen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 43.41
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 232
- Residential burglary
- 9
- Theft
- 79
- Violence and threats
- 16
- Vandalism and public order
- 11
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 Holland Park offer?
Diemen is a quiet residential area just outside Amsterdam, where you'll find families and couples who want to escape the city without going too far. The homes are mostly 1930s and 1950s buildings, with decent gardens and plenty of green space around you. You're close enough to Amsterdam that tram 9 gets you downtown in minutes, but you have far more space and peace than living in the city itself. The Diemerbos forest and Muiderslot castle are nearby, so if you enjoy walking and cycling, you're well placed.
Buying agent in Holland Park
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Housing market Holland Park
The real estate market in Diemen shows a dynamic landscape. In the last quarter, 96 homes sold, compared to 104 previously. The average transaction price was 575,000 euros, compared to 595,000 euros last quarter, with the average price per square meter at 6,525 euros, down from 6,579 euros. The average list price this quarter was 530,000 euros, compared to 534,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, indicating a stable demand despite recent price adjustments.
Updated: May 2026
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