A social rental flat in De Mare
This apartment on Laan van Bath 35 sits in De Mare, a neighbourhood in Alkmaar with a mix of ages and household types. At €694 per month, the rent was in line with what social housing in this area tended to ask. For context, apartments in Alkmaar generally come at a range of prices, and this one sat at the lower end. This home has not been online since 25 August 2026.
De Mare through residents' eyes
De Mare is home to around 2,430 people, with a high share of single-person households. Based on three reviews, opinions vary: one resident says it is a "pleasant neighbourhood to live in," while another notes it has "scandalously deteriorated" over four decades. Some residents mention schools within walking distance and "plenty of green spaces," though one adds that rubbish is sometimes dumped and youths occasionally gather by the bridges. The overall picture is mixed, with an average score of 6.88 out of 10. The neighbourhood of De Mare has its own character, shaped by long-term residents and newer arrivals alike.
Daily life around Laan van Bath
For daily errands, the essentials are close by. A Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with a Lidl and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away, so bread and groceries are never far. Schools are also within easy reach: the Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar is a five-minute walk, and the primary school DURF is just around the corner. A park or green space is a couple of streets away, and the train station is about 2.3 km from the home. The municipality of Alkmaar offers a range of amenities within a short distance.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Laan van Bath 35, Alkmaar
Was €694 a fair rent for this apartment in De Mare?
The rent of €694 per month was in line with what social housing in this neighbourhood typically asked. The apartment has a floor area of 59 m² and an energy label B, which is efficient. With two social housing units available in the area and one recently rented out, the market here is limited but active.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A B label indicated a relatively efficient home, meaning energy costs were likely to be moderate. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Vomar at about 286 metres, which is just around the corner. A Lidl is at 322 metres and a Dekamarkt at 370 metres, so you have several options within a short walk. An Albert Heijn is at 451 metres, and a Jumbo is about 1.2 km away.
What schools are nearby?
The Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar, a secondary school, is about 274 metres away. For primary education, DURF is at 353 metres and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool 't Baeken is at 498 metres. There are also Montessori and public primary schools within about 700 metres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is approximately 2.3 km from the home. That is a manageable distance if you commute by train, though it is not within immediate walking distance. The neighbourhood has an address density of 2,337 per km², indicating a strongly urban environment.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
The neighbourhood has a total of 318 reported incidents, which is a figure you can weigh against the population of about 2,430. Residents' reviews are mixed: one mentions occasional loitering youths by the bridges, while another says they have not been bothered by it. The average neighbourhood score is 6.88 out of 10.
