Markengouw-Midden, Amsterdam

Markengouw-Midden Part of the Waterlandpleinbuurt district in Amsterdam. Home to 4,145 residents. €438k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 46/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 4,145 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €438k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 46/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 34.3 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Noord (metro), 22 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: al Yaqoet, 210 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 349 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 23%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Markengouw-Midden safe?

Markengouw-Midden recorded 142 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 34.3 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Amsterdam median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Markengouw-Midden?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Markengouw-Midden is €438k. Recent Amsterdam sale prices average 22% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €533k.

What schools are in Markengouw-Midden?

The nearest primary school is al Yaqoet, 210 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 4 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Markengouw-Midden?

The nearest NS train station is Noord (metro), 22 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Markengouw-Zuid
  • Van Tijenbuurt
  • Banne-Zuidwest
  • Plan van Gool

All Amsterdam 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.