Amsterdam neighbourhoods · Tuindorp Buiksloot

Blauwe Zand

A neighbourhood in Tuindorp Buiksloot, Amsterdam. In 2024, Blauwe Zand recorded 35 crimes per 1,000 residents, 60% below the Amsterdam average (88 per 1,000). The median household income is €37.129 (2024), 12% below the Amsterdam average. The average WOZ property value is €483.925 (2025), against €524.416 for Amsterdam as a whole.

Neighbourhood & safety

Official figures for 2025
Median household income (2024)€37.129

Below Amsterdam avg

Income equality (2024)76%

Very equal

Higher % = a smaller gap between high and low incomes.

Owner-occupied (%)19.1%

Mostly rental

Social housing (%)79.2%

High social housing

Housing upkeep (1–10) (2021)7.2/10
Crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)35 / 1k

Low crime rate

What's nearby

Within 500 m of the centre of Blauwe Zand
1
Supermarkets
4
Transit stops
8
Bars & restaurants
2
Schools
0
GP practices
Nearest: ≈ 940 m
1
Pharmacies

Property value over time

€483.925

Buurt average

Average in 2025 · 172% since 2012

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Average WOZ value for the whole neighbourhood (buurt), not this specific address. Look up the exact home at wozwaardeloket.nl.

Registered crimes

2025
Bicycle theft9
Vandalism7
Threats6
Assault6
Other theft5
Home burglary2
Vehicle theft1
Total68

Frequently asked questions

Is Blauwe Zand a safe area?

In 2024, police registered 35 crimes per 1,000 residents in Blauwe Zand, compared with 88 per 1,000 for Amsterdam as a whole. Rates per 1,000 residents say more than raw totals, and bike theft weighs differently from burglary, so check the breakdown by type too.

What is the average property value (WOZ) in Blauwe Zand?

The average WOZ value in Blauwe Zand is €483.925 (2025), based on the municipality's valuations. That is up 172% since 2012.

What is the median household income in Blauwe Zand?

The median household income in Blauwe Zand is €37.129 per year (2024), 12% below the Amsterdam average.

Where is Blauwe Zand?

Blauwe Zand is a buurt (neighbourhood) in Amsterdam, part of the Tuindorp Buiksloot district.

See also

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