Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Harmenjansweg sits in one of Haarlem's most charming corners, where 19th-century architecture meets a lively city pulse. At 105 m², it offers generous proportions for a rental in the Oude Stad. The rent of €2,495 is 18% below the neighbourhood average, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
Burgwal is the historic heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets, monumental buildings and a village-like feel. Residents appreciate its beauty: one says it is a "beautiful neighbourhood" and another calls it a "lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city." A third, who has lived here for 33 years, still walks around proudly at how beautiful it is. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.7 out of 10. It is densely populated, mostly with single-person households, and the streets are busy, urbanity level 1 means a very strong city centre. For more context, see the Burgwal neighbourhood.
Your daily routine is well served here. For groceries, Dekamarkt is just around the corner and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Kring on your doorstep and Veronica Jenaplanschool a few streets away. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Haarlem, which maintains the city's parks and public spaces.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Koops Makelaardij Haarlem B.V. and Koops Makelaardij Haarlem B.V..
Details of this home
Harmenjansweg 9RD, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
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About Harmenjansweg 9RD, Haarlem
At €2,495, the rent is 18% below the Burgwal neighbourhood average of €3,029. The median rent in the area is €3,125, so this apartment is priced keenly. The average price per square metre for rentals in Burgwal is €26.93, which for 105 m² would come to about €2,828, again, this home is below that.
Burgwal is the historic centre of Haarlem, with a very high address density of 5,664 addresses per km², you are right in the thick of it. Residents praise its beauty and old-city character, though some note that social contacts have decreased over the years. The neighbourhood scores a 7.7 out of 10 from five reviews.
Haarlem's central station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. The station connects to Amsterdam, Leiden and other cities.
Daily shopping is easy: Dekamarkt is 450 m away and Albert Heijn is 507 m. There are also several primary schools within walking distance, such as Openbare Basisschool De Kring at 180 m. For dining, the nearest restaurant is just 200 m away.
The home has energy label C. This is a reasonable rating for a 1890 building, it means the home is moderately efficient. You can expect average heating costs, but not the highest bills. The exact consumption will depend on your usage.
At the time of writing, there are 4 rental apartments available in Burgwal, with prices ranging from €1,201 to €4,665. This home is on the lower end of that range. In the past, 55 rentals were let in the area, with an average listing time of 22 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal