Amsterdam neighbourhoods · Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde
Hemelrijk
A neighbourhood in Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde, Amsterdam. In 2025, Hemelrijk recorded 613 crimes per 1,000 residents, 613% above the Amsterdam average (86 per 1,000). The median household income is €37.583 (2024), 11% below the Amsterdam average. The average WOZ property value is €523.504 (2026), against €584.491 for Amsterdam as a whole.
Neighbourhood & safety
Official figures for 2026Below Amsterdam avg
High inequality
Higher % = a smaller gap between high and low incomes.
Mostly rental, some ownership
Low social housing
High crime rate
What's nearby
Within 500 m of the centre of HemelrijkProperty value over time
€523.504
Buurt averageAverage in 2026 · ▲ 93% since 2012
Average WOZ value for the whole neighbourhood (buurt), not this specific address. Look up the exact home at wozwaardeloket.nl.
Registered crimes
2025Frequently asked questions
Is Hemelrijk a safe area?
In 2025, police registered 613 crimes per 1,000 residents in Hemelrijk, compared with 86 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 Hemelrijk?
The average WOZ value in Hemelrijk is €523.504 (2026), based on the municipality's valuations. That is up 93% since 2012.
What is the median household income in Hemelrijk?
The median household income in Hemelrijk is €37.583 per year (2024), 11% below the Amsterdam average.
Where is Hemelrijk?
Hemelrijk is a buurt (neighbourhood) in Amsterdam, part of the Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde district.