Van der Helstpleinbuurt, Amsterdam

Van der Helstpleinbuurt Part of the Nieuwe Pijp district in Amsterdam. Home to 3,845 residents. €531k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 61/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 3,845 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €531k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 61/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 70.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Van Woustraat (tram), 3 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Kindcentrum Sarphati, 57 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 255 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 29%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Van der Helstpleinbuurt safe?

Van der Helstpleinbuurt recorded 271 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 70.5 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 Van der Helstpleinbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Van der Helstpleinbuurt is €531k. Recent Amsterdam sale prices average 22% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €646k.

What schools are in Van der Helstpleinbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Kindcentrum Sarphati, 57 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Van der Helstpleinbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Van Woustraat (tram), 3 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Cremerbuurt-West
  • Marnixbuurt-Noord
  • Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Zuidoost
  • Bellamybuurt-Zuid

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.