Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Ridderstraat sits right in the lively centre of Alkmaar, where the streets buzz with cafés and shops. At 45 m² it's a compact home, and with a price of €275,000 it's keenly priced, 30% below the neighbourhood average of €394,318. That makes it one of the more affordable apartments in Alkmaar.
Binnenstad-West is the historic core of Alkmaar, with a very high address density of 4,367 addresses per km², so it's bustling. Most homes here were built before 1945 (68%), and the area is dominated by single-person households (63%). There are few families with children, and the average household size is just 1.5. It's a neighbourhood of young adults and students, with a lively, urban feel. The Binnenstad-West neighbourhood has a mix of shops, restaurants and cultural spots right on your doorstep.
For your daily groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and SPAR and Jumbo are a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is a couple of streets away, and Sint Adelbertusschool is also close. Secondary schools like PCC Het Lyceum and Murmellius Gymnasium are a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park or public garden is on your doorstep. The municipality of Alkmaar offers a rich cultural scene and the famous cheese market.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including De Best van Staveren Makelaars.
Details of this home
Ridderstraat 16D, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
31 within 5 km
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About Ridderstraat 16D, Alkmaar
The asking price of €275,000 is 30% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-West (€394,318) and also below the median of €350,000. However, the floor area of 45 m² is 41% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 76 m². So the price per m² works out at about €6,111, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,490 per m². Overall, the price is keen for the area.
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, the home is not particularly energy-efficient, but it's not the worst either. You can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about 39% of homes have a label D or lower, while 31% have label A.
The train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach other cities like Amsterdam or Haarlem.
You have an Ekoplaza organic supermarket just around the corner (241 m), and SPAR and Jumbo within a five-minute walk. Restaurants are on your doorstep (0.1 km), and a library is 0.4 km away. The historic centre offers many cafés, boutiques and the famous cheese market.
Primary schools include Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (297 m) and Sint Adelbertusschool (323 m). For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum (550 m) and Murmellius Gymnasium (712 m) are within walking distance.
The neighbourhood recorded 680 total crimes in the latest data. As a city centre, it's busier and may have higher crime rates than suburban areas, but it's a typical urban environment.
With an address density of 4,367 per km², Binnenstad-West is classified as very strongly urban (level 1). Expect a lively, dense city-centre atmosphere with plenty of amenities within walking distance.
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