Amsterdam neighbourhoods · Oostzanerwerf

Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf

A neighbourhood in Oostzanerwerf, Amsterdam. In 2024, Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf recorded 104 crimes per 1,000 residents, 18% above the Amsterdam average (88 per 1,000). The median household income is €30.603 (2024), 27% below the Amsterdam average. The average WOZ property value is €158.159 (2025), against €524.416 for Amsterdam as a whole.

Neighbourhood & safety

Official figures for 2025
Median household income (2024)€30.603

Below Amsterdam avg

Income equality (2024)72%

Relatively equal

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

Owner-occupied (%)0%

Mostly rental

Social housing (%)0%

No social housing

Crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)104 / 1k

Above average crime rate

What's nearby

Within 500 m of the centre of Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf
1
Supermarkets
1
Transit stops
1
Bars & restaurants
0
Schools
Nearest: ≈ 870 m
0
GP practices
Nearest: ≈ 1.8 km
0
Pharmacies
Nearest: ≈ 1.8 km

Registered crimes

2025
Bicycle theft3
Assault2
Vandalism2
Vehicle theft1
Drug offences1
Total40

Frequently asked questions

Is Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf a safe area?

In 2024, police registered 104 crimes per 1,000 residents in Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf, 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 Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf?

The average WOZ value in Melkweg/Oostzanerwerf is €158.159 (2025), based on the municipality's valuations.

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.

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