Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 86 m² apartment on the Ramen sits in the heart of Alkmaar, where the streets hum with café life and the cheese market draws crowds. Built in 1901 and carrying an E energy label, it has character but will need attention on heating costs. At €439,500, the price is above the neighbourhood average of €394,318, reflecting its central position. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in price and size.
Binnenstad-West is the dense, historic core of Alkmaar, with over 4,300 addresses per km², very strongly urban. Two-thirds of homes were built before 1945, and the area is dominated by one-person households (1,265 out of 2,003 homes). The population skews young, with the largest group aged 25,45. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West is known for its mix of shops, restaurants and canals.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with SPAR and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort and Sint Adelbertusschool, are a ten-minute walk, and Murmellius Gymnasium is similarly close for secondary education. The municipality Alkmaar keeps the centre well served with public facilities.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Pinedo Makelaardij, Vastgoed Nederland, Huispedia and Funda.
Details of this home
Ramen 18, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
29 within 5 km
67 within 5 km
About Ramen 18, Alkmaar
The asking price of €439,500 is above the neighbourhood average of €394,318 and the median of €350,000. However, apartments in Binnenstad-West vary widely, with prices ranging from €245,000 to €899,000. The price per m² works out at about €5,112, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,490 per m², so it is not out of line for a central historic property.
Energy label E indicates a home that is not very efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern property. In Binnenstad-West, about 39% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a 1901 building.
Alkmaar train station is about 1 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities, though the listing does not mention specific destinations or connections.
Ekoplaza is just 82 metres away on the same street, perfect for organic groceries. SPAR and Jumbo are within 300 metres, and Aldi is about 350 metres. For daily shopping, you have several options within a five-minute walk.
Binnenstad-West recorded 680 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a city centre. However, this is typical for a dense urban area with many shops and nightlife. The neighbourhood is lively and popular with young residents.
There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (602 m), Sint Adelbertusschool (633 m) and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring (658 m). For secondary education, Murmellius Gymnasium is 673 m away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West
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