Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Breedstraat sits right in the middle of the lively city centre. With 86 m² of living space and an A+ energy label, it's both spacious and efficient. The price of €449,500 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €394,318, but the energy label is exceptional, only 6% of homes for sale in the area have A+. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in price and size.
Binnenstad-West is the historic core of Alkmaar, with a very high density of addresses (4,367 per km²). It's a young, urban area: nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The streets are busy, with restaurants just around the corner and a park a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-West has a mix of old and newer buildings, though two-thirds of homes date from before 1945.
For groceries, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and SPAR and Jumbo are just a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort and Sint Adelbertusschool are both close. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get out of town. The municipality Alkmaar offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Broekman Makelaars-De Mare.
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Breedstraat 9D7, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
31 within 5 km
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About Breedstraat 9D7, Alkmaar
The asking price is above the neighbourhood average of €394,318 and the median of €350,000. However, the apartment has an A+ energy label, which is rare in Binnenstad-West, only 6% of homes for sale have that label. The price per m² (€5,227) is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,490, so you're getting good value for the size.
The energy label is A+, the highest possible. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with low heating and electricity costs. In Binnenstad-West, only 5.6% of homes for sale have A+, so this is a standout feature. You'll save on monthly bills and the home has a smaller carbon footprint.
Binnenstad-West is ideal for young professionals, it's a very urban area with a high density of amenities. Nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most live alone. Restaurants are on your doorstep, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The park is just a couple of streets away for a break from city life.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (368 m), Sint Adelbertusschool (423 m), and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring (550 m). For secondary education, Murmellius Gymnasium (641 m) and PCC Het Lyceum (648 m) are close by.
The train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam, Haarlem, and other cities. The station is well-connected, making this a good base for commuters.
The neighbourhood recorded 680 total crimes in the latest data. As a city centre, it's busier and has more incidents than quieter residential areas, but it's typical for a central urban location. The area is popular and well-frequented, which adds to the lively atmosphere.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West