Buying a home in Oud Diemen, Diemen.
Oud Diemen is where you'll find a neighbourhood in motion, full of young families and first-time buyers converting old industrial buildings into modern flats and homes. The Diemenbocht waterfront and green spaces are right there, and the Indische Buurt with its restaurants and shops is a short walk away. You're not in the city centre, but close enough to Amsterdam to get there quickly when you need to. Most homes date from the 1970s onwards, many with room to make them your own.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Oud Diemen
Pros:
- Direct tram connection via line 9 to Amsterdam Central Station (15 minutes)
- Many 1930s homes with original details and spacious plots
- Close to Diemerbos and Diemerpark for walks and cycling
- Quiet residential area without through traffic; mostly families and retirees
- Affordable house prices compared to Amsterdam-Noord and Amsterdam-Oost
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; most cafés and restaurants are in Amsterdam
- Small and expensive supermarkets; larger shops only in Diemen shopping centre
- Few young professionals; can feel like a bedroom community
- Good primary schools, but secondary schools require travel to Amsterdam
- Cycle path to Amsterdam is busy and not always comfortable
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Diemen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 39.15
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 259
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 28
- Violence and threats
- 23
- Vandalism and public order
- 31
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 Oud Diemen 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 Oud Diemen
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Housing market Oud Diemen
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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