Buying a home in Meerwijk, De Kwakel.
Meerwijk is a quiet residential area where you'll find families and couples who've chosen to stay put. The homes are mostly from the 1980s and 90s, well-maintained, surrounded by plenty of greenery. You're right next to the Uithoornse lake and the polder landscape, so walking and cycling are part of daily life here. Amsterdam is twenty minutes away by car or bus, yet you feel genuinely outside the city.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Meerwijk
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via De Kwakel station (around 25 minutes)
- Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; not dominated by apartments
- Close to Ankeveense Plas and Uithoornse Plassen for swimming and water sports
- Much quieter than Amsterdam; you actually have space here
Cons:
- Car is almost essential for daily shopping; limited retail in Meerwijk itself
- Train station is not within walking distance; you need to cycle or drive to De Kwakel
- Little nightlife; no bars or cafés like you'd find in the city
- Built in the 1970s-80s; many houses have the same standard floor plan
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Uithoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 13.18
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 50
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 7
- Vandalism and public order
- 9
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Meerwijk offer?
De Kwakel is a small village where you still have real neighbourhoods instead of anonymous suburbs. You'll find mostly detached homes and farmhouses with space around them, plenty of green, and direct access to the polder landscape. It's quiet, but not isolated: Amsterdam is a twenty-minute bike ride away, and the Amstel river runs alongside. People know each other here, and you feel that in how the village organises itself.
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Housing market Meerwijk
In De Kwakel, the real estate market shows notable trends. Last quarter, 11 homes sold, compared to 10 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 758,000 euros last quarter to 532,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 5,281 euros to 5,839 euros. The average list price last quarter was 799,000 euros, while this quarter it stands at 503,000 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the area.
Updated: May 2026
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