Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 50 m² apartment on Spiegelstraat sits in the historic Burgwal neighbourhood, right in the old centre of Haarlem. The home dates from 1850 but has an impressive A++ energy label, so it's both characterful and efficient. At €350,000, the asking price is 49% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which is keen given the smaller floor area. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
Residents give Burgwal a 7.67 out of 10 based on five reviews. One resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another adds: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The area is densely urban with over 5,600 addresses per km², and most homes were built before 1945. It's a mix of singles and couples, with many smaller households. Learn more about the neighbourhood Burgwal.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within a short stroll, including Veronica Jenaplanschool and Franciscus Xaveriusschool, both a couple of streets away. The municipality Haarlem offers a rich cultural scene, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
Details of this home
Spiegelstraat 35, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
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 AIData from Burgwal
Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Spiegelstraat 35, Haarlem
The asking price of €350,000 is 49% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332), but the apartment is also smaller than average at 50 m². Given the excellent A++ energy label and central location, the price is keen compared to other apartments in the neighbourhood.
This apartment has an A++ energy label, which is very efficient. Only 15% of homes for sale in Burgwal have A+ or better, so this is a standout feature. It means lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint.
Burgwal scores 7.67 out of 10 from residents. They praise its beauty and historic character but note that social contacts have decreased over the years. It's a very urban area with many singles and couples, and most homes date from before 1945.
Dekamarkt is just around the corner (204 m), and Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk away (776 m). Vomar and Jumbo are also within walking distance, so daily shopping is convenient.
Yes, several primary schools are within a short walk: Veronica Jenaplanschool (321 m), Franciscus Xaveriusschool (346 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Kring (651 m). Secondary schools are about 1.1 km away.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15,20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
In the most recent data, 159 crimes were recorded in Burgwal. Given the dense urban setting, this is moderate.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
Buurtje.nl uses cookies to make the site work and to improve it. In doing so, we process data such as your IP address and the pages you visit.
We use this data for three purposes: running the website (functional), measuring visits so we can improve Buurtje.nl (analytics), and — if you allow it — tailoring ads to your interests (marketing).
How we handle your data is described in our privacy policy. You can change your preferences at any time via 'Cookie preferences' at the bottom of every page.
Choose per category which cookies we may place. Read more in our privacy policy.
