Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Spaarne in Haarlem sits right on the water, with the bustle of the city centre just a few streets away. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €425,000, the asking price is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which is keen given the smaller floor area, though the home is 32% smaller than the average 100 m² in the area. For context, this is one of 44 apartments currently for sale in Haarlem.
Burgwal is the historic heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets, old buildings and a lively mix of shops and cafés. One resident who has lived here since 1992 says: "I still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another, a 33-year resident, adds: "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." A third review notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.67 out of 10. Most homes here were built before 1945 (83%), and the area is densely populated with many single-person households.
For daily groceries, Vomar is a five-minute walk away, with Dekamarkt, Jumbo and Albert Heijn all within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Veronica Jenaplanschool, is just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. A GP is a couple of streets away, and the train station is a fifteen-minute walk. Restaurants are on your doorstep, and the park is a ten-minute stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huizenstede Makelaars.
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The asking price of €425,000 is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, but the apartment is also 32% smaller than the average 100 m² in Burgwal. Given the smaller floor area and the lack of an energy label, the price is in line with what you would expect for a compact apartment in this historic area.
Burgwal is the historic centre of Haarlem, with old buildings, narrow streets and a lively atmosphere. Residents appreciate its beauty but note that social contacts have decreased over the years. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages. It scores a 7.67 out of 10 from five reviews.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km away, about a fifteen-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam, Leiden and other cities.
Vomar is 504 m away (a five-minute walk), and Dekamarkt, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are all within 600,620 m, about a ten-minute walk. You have several options for daily shopping.
Yes, the nearest primary school, Veronica Jenaplanschool, is just 68 m away. Other primary schools like Franciscus Xaveriusschool and De Talenten are within a ten-minute walk. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem for secondary education is 689 m away.
The agent has not stated the energy label for this apartment. It is not provided in the listing.
Burgwal has an address density of 5,664 per km², which is classified as very strongly urban (level 1). You are right in the middle of the city.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €665,028 | €485,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,461 | – |
| Rent price | €2,819 p/m | €2,450 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
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 AICosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here
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 AII've been living here for a short while due to homelessness, but it's a nice and busy neighbourhood to live in, always something going on and always something to do. It's still a city so greenery and housing always remain a bit rubbish, but well, where in the Netherlands don't you have that?
Auto-translated to English by AIDe vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. Very occasionally some youngsters come down the street, but that's part of it. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time. There isn't much nature unfortunately, but if you hop on your bike you'll soon reach a forest.
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €726,766 | €557,235 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,373 | – |
| Rent price | €2,535 p/m | €2,429 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €29 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
very nice and beautiful neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for almost 30 years. It used to be pleasant: clean, good contact with neighbours, etc. But due to the steady influx of Muslims, the neighbourhood is going downhill. Lots of litter lying around, misuse of rubbish bins (throwing all sorts next to them), not being open to contact, their children breaking things... in short: they have no connection with the neighbourhood and its residents. It creates an unpleasant atmosphere..
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Auto-translated to English by AISad people have no life, they ruin others' lives
Auto-translated to English by AIBy lively I mean that there are many hip young people living here and there are many amenities and infrastructure in the neighbourhood, but it is anonymous because people don't really know each other. You live there and know your neighbours, but you don't really know your neighbours' neighbours. Many people move often.
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Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a shame that you see more and more rubbish lying around everywhere and more and more things are being demolished.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is outdated, rubbish on the streets, flats don't look very nice
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €658,033 | €585,006 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,375 | – |
| Rent price | €2,186 p/m | €2,154 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
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