Heiliglanden, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Grote Houtstraat sits right in the middle of the city's historic centre. At 75 m² it's a generous size for a city-centre rental, and the C energy label means it's reasonably efficient. The rent of €1,664 is on the high side compared to the average of €1,205 in the neighbourhood, but that reflects the location and the fact that it's one of the few apartments currently available. For context, apartments in Haarlem tend to command a premium in the city centre.
The neighbourhood is Heiliglanden, part of the Oude Stad. It's a dense, historic area with a very strong urban feel, the address density is 5,720 per km², one of the highest in the country. The population is young, with a large share of 25-45 year olds, and many single-person households. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, central area. Neighbourhood Heiliglanden is known for its mix of shops, cafes and historic buildings.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There's also a Dekamarkt and an Ekoplaza within a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk away, and several primary schools are within easy reach, including the Veronica Jenaplanschool and the Cruquiusschool. The municipality Haarlem offers a wealth of cultural and leisure options right on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Koops Makelaardij Haarlem B.V. and also through Vastgoed Nederland, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Grote Houtstraat 119A, Haarlem
Data from Heiliglanden
Data from Heiliglanden
47 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Grote Houtstraat 119A, Haarlem
The rent of €1,664 is above the neighbourhood average of €1,205, but this is a 75 m² apartment in the historic centre, which typically commands a premium. The market is fast-moving, homes in this area are rented out in an average of 12 days, so if it suits your needs, it's worth considering seriously.
Heiliglanden is a very central, densely built area with a young population and a high proportion of single-person households. It's one of the most urban parts of Haarlem, with shops, restaurants and cultural venues all within walking distance. The crime rate is relatively high for a Dutch neighbourhood, but that's typical for a city centre.
Haarlem's main train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, Leiden and other cities.
You have several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: Jumbo at 223 m, Albert Heijn at 237 m, and Dekamarkt at 334 m. For schools, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary) is 448 m away, and primary schools like Veronica Jenaplanschool (529 m) and Cruquiusschool (568 m) are also close.
The apartment has an energy label C, which is average for a building of this age (1600). You can expect reasonable energy costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. The exact costs depend on your usage.
Homes in this neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 12 days, which indicates a fast-moving market.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Heiliglanden
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