Schrijversbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Dokter De Liefdestraat sits in a peaceful part of Haarlem, built in 2004 and with an A energy label, so it's efficient and well-insulated. At €435,000, the price matches the median for the neighbourhood, which is a fair reflection of what's on offer. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €5,267, and this home's 75 m² works out at €5,800 per m², which is slightly above average but still in line with the market given its modern build and energy performance. You can compare it with other apartments in Haarlem.
Schrijversbuurt is a calm residential area with a mix of ages, a quarter of homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and the rest are from 1990 onwards. It's a fairly dense neighbourhood (2,413 addresses per km²), so it feels urban but not hectic. The population skews older: 34% are 65 or over, and only 11% are children. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data alone. The area has a strong sense of community, with many single-person households (50%) and a good number of couples without children. You can read more about the neighbourhood Schrijversbuurt.
For your morning bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. There are also two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Bavo and Openbare Basisschool De Dolfijn. A GP is a couple of streets away, and a park or garden is just around the corner for a quick stroll. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting is manageable. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Haarlem.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Huispedia and Makelaarsland. The details are based on the information provided by these agents.
Details of this home
Dokter De Liefdestraat 9, Haarlem
Data from Schrijversbuurt
Data from Schrijversbuurt
35 within 5 km
72 within 5 km
About Dokter De Liefdestraat 9, Haarlem
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median price in Schrijversbuurt is exactly €435,000, and the average price per m² is €5,267. This apartment works out at €5,800 per m², which is a bit above average but justified by its modern build (2004) and A energy label. The neighbourhood has only 6 apartments for sale, so supply is limited, but the price is not inflated.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In Schrijversbuurt, 85.7% of homes have label A and 14.3% have A+, so this apartment is among the best in the area. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate.
Schrijversbuurt has a large proportion of older residents: 34% are 65 or over, and 50% of households are single-person. The area is quiet and well-served with amenities like a GP (500 m) and a park (500 m). It's a good fit for those who prefer a calm, established neighbourhood.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Bavo (361 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Dolfijn (387 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away. The area has 72 schools within 5 km, so there's plenty of choice.
The train station is 2.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. It's a reasonable distance for commuting to Haarlem city centre or further afield.
In the most recent data, there were 107 total crimes recorded in Schrijversbuurt. That's a moderate figure for a neighbourhood of this size (2,165 residents). The area feels safe and quiet, especially on the residential streets.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schrijversbuurt


