Analysis Report
Oud-West
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Generated 15 April 2026
Balanced profile
Overall score
85/100
Transit
10/10
Safety
5/10
Green
9/10
Summary
"Generally suitable but with some concerns"
Oud-West offers a balanced lifestyle, with abundant green spaces and moderate safety in the Bellamybuurt-Zuid area, where crime rates are higher than in other parts of the neighbourhood. However, the area's very urban nature and higher income status may limit affordability for some residents. Overall, the area provides a good balance of amenities and services, but some trade-offs are necessary to consider.
Places and amenities
Income and housing
Crime and safety
Noise and environment
Overall fit
Oud-West
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oud-West offers a balanced lifestyle, with abundant green spaces and moderate safety in the Bellamybuurt-Zuid area, where crime rates are higher than in other parts of the neighbourhood. However, the area's very urban nature and higher income status may limit affordability for some residents. Overall, the area provides a good balance of amenities and services, but some trade-offs are necessary to consider.
Strongest visible upside
Strong mobility with 42 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
Main trade-off to check
The housing picture likely needs a stronger budget than the wider local middle band.
Evidence note
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area snapshot
District
Bellamybuurt
Municipality
Amsterdam
Safety
Moderate
Income level
Higher income
Urbanisation
Very urban
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Neighboring municipalities
Context data from CBS (Statistics Netherlands) and Politie · 2025
Housing data from this neighbourhood
Daily life fit
Lifestyle pillars
Decision read
The everyday upside is mobility. The first section to check more closely is affordability.
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 42 nearby stops within walking distance.
The official safety read is moderate, so safety is workable here without being a standout strength.
There is some outdoor relief here, with 17 parks nearby, but the overall calmness still reads as moderate.
Daily routines look easy here, with 92 grocery options and 256 food spots nearby.
Housing reads as premium here, with average home values around EUR 513,000.
Money & trade-offs
Affordability & trade-offs
Decision read
This area needs a stronger budget, but part of that is buying better mobility (10/10). This area likely needs a stronger budget, so the trade-off only makes sense if the lifestyle upside matters enough to you.
Price level
Higher-priced
EUR 513,000
Budget fit
Premium budget fit
EUR 33,800
Housing mix
Rental-led
Owner 26% · Rental 74%
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area position
Trade-off read
The headline affordability read is that the housing picture reads as a premium ask against local income. Price-wise, it sits above the local middle band. The housing mix leans more rental-led and flexible. Recent municipality sale prices also point to an average purchase level around EUR 630,621. The local household profile is more family-sized, which supports a steadier residential feel. Multi-family housing is common here, which tends to align more with apartment-led or denser living. Parking provision looks comparatively comfortable for households that rely more on a car.
Median household income: EUR 33,800 · Amsterdam · CBS 2024 (voorlopig) · Housing context neighbourhood-level
Average purchase price: EUR 630,621 · Amsterdam · CBS average purchase price 2025
Practical specifics
School fit
Good
6/10
Decision read
School access looks usable rather than standout here, so this section is mainly about deciding whether the coverage is good enough for your own stage mix and routine.
School locations nearby
3
Unique institutions
3
This area supports a solid school-access profile, even if it is not one of the strongest education clusters.
Strengths
- Strong mobility with 42 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
- Daily convenience is strong, with 92 grocery options and 256 food spots nearby.
- Green access is a positive here, with 17 nearby parks supporting more outdoor relief.
Weaknesses
- The housing picture likely needs a stronger budget than the wider local middle band.
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How would this address score for other lifestyles?
Family
75
Young Professional
91
Nightlife
97
Active & Outdoors
87
Quiet & Remote
71
Student
93
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Mobility
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 42 nearby stops within walking distance. People who want easy day-to-day movement and less car dependence.
Daily convenience
Daily convenience is one of the clearer reasons to shortlist this area. daily routines look easy here, with 92 grocery options and 256 food spots nearby. People who value groceries, food, and everyday errands close to home.
Watch-outs before deciding
Affordability
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Safety
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