Amsterdam neighbourhoods · Oostzanerwerf
Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf
A neighbourhood in Oostzanerwerf, Amsterdam. In 2025, Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf recorded 122 crimes per 1,000 residents, 42% above the Amsterdam average (86 per 1,000). The median household income is €30.603 (2024), 27% below the Amsterdam average. The average WOZ property value is €207.635 (2026), against €584.491 for Amsterdam as a whole.
Neighbourhood & safety
Official figures for 2026Below Amsterdam avg
Relatively equal
Higher % = a smaller gap between high and low incomes.
Mostly rental
No social housing
High crime rate
What's nearby
Within 500 m of the centre of Melkweg/OostzanerwerfProperty value over time
€207.635
Buurt averageAverage in 2026 · ▲ 31% since 2025
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 Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf a safe area?
In 2025, police registered 122 crimes per 1,000 residents in Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf, 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 Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf?
The average WOZ value in Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf is €207.635 (2026), based on the municipality's valuations. That is up 31% since 2025.
What is the median household income in Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf?
The median household income in Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf is €30.603 per year (2024), 27% below the Amsterdam average.
Where is Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf?
Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf is a buurt (neighbourhood) in Amsterdam, part of the Oostzanerwerf district.