Buying a home in Anne Frank, Diemen.
The Anne Frankbuurt in Diemen is one of Amsterdam's quieter spillovers, a post-war neighborhood where most homes are tidy family houses from the 1950s and 1960s. You'll find young families and people who've been here decades, all benefiting from real green space—parks that locals actually use, not just postcards. The location hooks you in: a 15-minute bike ride puts you in central Amsterdam, but you're close enough to Flevopark and the Diemerbos to feel removed from the city hum. There's no fancy restaurant scene here, which is exactly the point.
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What to consider when buying in Anne Frank
Pros:
- Direct NS train connection to Amsterdam Central (8 minutes), Utrecht, and beyond from Diemen station at the neighborhood edge
- Purpose-built residential area with modern apartment blocks and family homes; no cramped 19th-century walkups
- Anne Frank school and childcare facilities integrated into the neighborhood design
- Flat terrain and wide streets make cycling practical; direct bike connections to Amsterdam via the Diemerbrug
- Large supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo) within walking distance
Cons:
- Created in the 1980s as a planned expansion; feels deliberately built rather than organically developed
- Limited independent restaurants and bars; mostly chain establishments or takeaway
- Bounded by water (Diemer lake) and highways; the neighborhood feels somewhat enclosed
- Car-dependent for many errands despite the cycle infrastructure
- Less established social scene compared to central Amsterdam neighborhoods; newer residents turnover is higher
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Diemen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 41.50
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 309
- Residential burglary
- 15
- Theft
- 100
- Violence and threats
- 40
- Vandalism and public order
- 27
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Diemen
Choose homes in Diemen that match your needs and priorities. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and look at recent sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Diemen
To judge whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of similar homes in Diemen, considering size, location and condition. The area’s median is only a broad reference, not the value of a specific home.
The wider housing market in Diemen
Buying a home in Diemen? The median sale price was around € 551,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026