Amsterdam neighbourhoods · Oostzanerwerf
Walvisbuurt
A neighbourhood in Oostzanerwerf, Amsterdam. In 2024, Walvisbuurt recorded 32 crimes per 1,000 residents, 64% below the Amsterdam average (88 per 1,000). The median household income is €60.851 (2024), 45% above the Amsterdam average. The average WOZ property value is €514.423 (2025), against €524.416 for Amsterdam as a whole.
Neighbourhood & safety
Official figures for 2025High income area
Very equal
Higher % = a smaller gap between high and low incomes.
Mixed ownership
Moderate social housing
Low crime rate
What's nearby
Within 500 m of the centre of WalvisbuurtProperty value over time
€514.423
Buurt averageAverage in 2025 · ▲ 96% 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 Walvisbuurt a safe area?
In 2024, police registered 32 crimes per 1,000 residents in Walvisbuurt, 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 Walvisbuurt?
The average WOZ value in Walvisbuurt is €514.423 (2025), based on the municipality's valuations. That is up 96% since 2012.
What is the median household income in Walvisbuurt?
The median household income in Walvisbuurt is €60.851 per year (2024), 45% above the Amsterdam average.
Where is Walvisbuurt?
Walvisbuurt is a buurt (neighbourhood) in Amsterdam, part of the Oostzanerwerf district.