Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Canadaplein sits right in the middle of Alkmaar's bustling centre. With 74 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a practical home for anyone who wants to live where things happen. The asking price of €350,000 is exactly in line with the median for the neighbourhood, which makes it a fair deal compared to other apartments in Alkmaar.
Binnenstad-West is the historic core of Alkmaar, with narrow streets, canals and a lively mix of shops and cafés. The neighbourhood has 3,020 residents, mostly one-person households (1,265), and a large share of people between 25 and 45. It's a young, urban area with a very high density of addresses (4,367 per km²). There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the atmosphere is typical of a Dutch city centre: busy during the day, quieter at night. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-West is one of the most sought-after in Alkmaar.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away for organic groceries. SPAR and Aldi are a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Murmellius Gymnasium (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and primary schools like Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring and obs Bello are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Alkmaar keeps the centre well-maintained, with plenty of restaurants and a park just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Bieden & Wonen Alkmaar and also appears on Funda, so you can find it through several channels.
Details of this home
Canadaplein 18, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
30 within 5 km
68 within 5 km
About Canadaplein 18, Alkmaar
Yes, the asking price of €350,000 matches the median sale price in Binnenstad-West exactly. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,490, so for 74 m² that would come to about €406,000, but this apartment is priced below that average. Given that similar homes in the area sell for a median of €350,000, the price is in line with the market.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes in the centre, 67.6% of homes in Binnenstad-West were built before 1945 and often have lower labels. Label B means the home is well-insulated and should keep heating bills manageable.
Alkmaar train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 40 minutes and Haarlem in half an hour. The station also connects to regional buses.
Binnenstad-West is very urban with a high density of shops, restaurants and services. A supermarket (Jumbo) is 100 metres away, and there are multiple schools within walking distance. The area has a young population, many singles and students, and a lively street scene. The park is just 200 metres away for a quick escape from the bustle.
Currently there are 33 apartments for sale in Binnenstad-West, with prices ranging from €245,000 to €899,000. The average floor area is 76 m², so this 74 m² apartment is typical. In the past year, 111 homes were sold in the area, with an average selling time of 43 days, indicating a steady market.
The neighbourhood recorded 680 total crimes in the latest data. As a city centre, it's busier and has more incidents than residential outskirts, but it's not considered unsafe. The high number of people and shops naturally attracts some petty crime.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West
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