Kastelenbuurt, Amstelveen

Kastelenbuurt Part of the Westwijk Zuid district in Amstelveen. Home to 3,025 residents. €734k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 3,025 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €734k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: F
  • Crime rate: 16.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Westwijk (tram), 12 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Karel Eykman School, 100 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 706 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 65%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Kastelenbuurt safe?

Kastelenbuurt recorded 50 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 16.5 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Amstelveen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Kastelenbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Kastelenbuurt is €734k. Recent Amstelveen sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €882k.

What schools are in Kastelenbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Karel Eykman School, 100 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Kastelenbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Westwijk (tram), 12 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Schrijversbuurt
  • Kruidenbuurt
  • Beroepenbuurt
  • Punterbuurt

All Amstelveen rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.