A social rental on the Lindegracht
This apartment on the Lindegracht sits in the heart of Alkmaar, a street that feels alive with the bustle of the inner city. It was a social housing rental, which meant the rent was set below the market level for the area. At €733 per month, the price was keen compared with the average of €2,050 for rentals in the neighbourhood, and it was also well below the going rate for apartments in Alkmaar. This home has not been online since 14 November 2026.
The Binnenstad-West neighbourhood
The Binnenstad-West neighbourhood is a compact urban area with a strong mix of ages, though it is particularly popular with people in their twenties and thirties. Over six in ten households are single-person homes, and the average household size is just 1.5 people, so this is a place where many residents live alone. The streets are busy with daily life, and the canal-side setting adds a calm edge to the central location. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the official statistics.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. A SPAR and an Aldi are also within a ten-minute walk, so you have plenty of options for groceries. For families, the Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is a five-minute walk away, and the Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is just a bit further. The Murmellius Gymnasium for secondary education is also close by,. The train station is a ten-minute walk from the front door, which makes getting around easy. The municipality of Alkmaar offers a full range of amenities within easy reach.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Lindegracht 30, Alkmaar
Was €733 per month a fair price for this apartment?
Yes, the rent of €733 was well below the average of €2,050 for rentals in the Binnenstad-West neighbourhood. The average price per square metre for rentals here was €27.30, while this home worked out at about €11.28 per square metre. This was a social housing rental, so the rent was set at a level that was meant to be affordable, and it reflected that.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration that indicates the home's energy performance, with A being the most efficient and G the least. The label is registered in the national EP-Online database.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is the Jumbo at 397 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. The Ekoplaza is just a bit further at 401 metres. There are also a SPAR at 661 metres and an Aldi at 799 metres, so you have several options for daily groceries within a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
There are several schools within easy walking distance. The Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is 265 metres away, and the Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is 330 metres away. For secondary education, the Murmellius Gymnasium is 423 metres from the home. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.0 kilometre from the apartment, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other parts of the Netherlands without needing a car. The exact routes and destinations were not part of the listing, but the station's proximity was a practical advantage.
What kind of neighbourhood is Binnenstad-West?
Binnenstad-West is a central urban neighbourhood with a lively mix of ages. The largest group is people aged 25 to 45, making up 44% of residents, and 63% of households are single-person homes. The average household size is 1.5 people, so it is a place where many people live alone. The housing stock is mostly rental, with 37% owner-occupied homes.
