Romolenpolder-oost, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Surinamepad in Haarlem is a compact home in a lively part of the city. This listing does not state the year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,228 per month, the rent is 34% below the neighbourhood average, which is keen for a 49 m² apartment, though the floor area is 47% smaller than the typical rental in the area. For context, the supply of apartments in Haarlem is limited.
Romolenpolder-oost is a densely built urban neighbourhood with a very strong city feel (address density 4,049). It has 1,615 residents, mostly young adults aged 25,45, and a mix of singles and households with children. One resident says: "I don't think the neighbourhood is very safe because there have been a few burglaries, and it's not very hygienic either because sometimes a plastic bag blows by and there are a lot of cigarette butts on the ground, but otherwise it is hygienic, there is a lot of greenery which is very nice and it is well maintained. Accessibility is also fine, although recently a road was closed for a year." This is based on one review. The area has a high proportion of rental homes (72%) and a relatively low share of family houses. For more details, see the Romolenpolder-oost neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have Vomar just around the corner, Lidl a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby: OBS de Piramide, IKC Schalkwijk, and IKC Valeo. A park or public garden is on your doorstep. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Haarlem, which manages local amenities and green spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including vb&t Makelaars and vb&t Nieuwbouwmakelaars. The agent has not published the year of construction or energy label.
Details of this home
Surinamepad 74B, Haarlem
Good · 1 resident
I don't think the neighbourhood is very safe because there have been a few burglaries, and it's not very hygienic either because sometimes a plastic bag blows by and there are a lot of cigarette butts on the ground, but otherwise it is hygienic, there is a lot of greenery which is very nice and it is well maintained. Accessibility is also fine, although recently a road was closed for a year.
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About Surinamepad 74B, Haarlem
At €1,228 per month, the rent is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €1,863. However, the floor area of 49 m² is 47% smaller than the typical rental in Romolenpolder-oost (92 m²). So you are paying less for a smaller home. Compared to other rentals in the area, the price per square metre is roughly in line with the market.
Romolenpolder-oost is a very urban neighbourhood with a high address density. It has many young adults and a mix of household types. One resident mentions that while there is plenty of greenery and good accessibility, there have been some issues with safety and cleanliness, such as burglaries and litter. The area has a strong rental market, with 72% of homes being rented.
The nearest train station is 3.6 km away. That is about a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Vomar is 330 m away, Lidl 365 m, Albert Heijn 433 m, and Dekamarkt 505 m. For a quick shop, SPAR express is 804 m away. So daily groceries are easily covered on foot.
Yes, several primary schools are within a short walk. OBS de Piramide is 357 m away, IKC Schalkwijk 465 m, IKC Valeo 491 m, and Rudolf Steinerschool 492 m. There is also a secondary school 0.5 km away. So families with school-age children have good options nearby.
vb&t Makelaars has published only the street and price on the listing channels. As a result, the page focuses on the street and neighbourhood rather than the home itself.
Romolenpolder-oost has an urbanity level of 1 (very strong), with an address density of 4,049 addresses per km². That means it is a densely built, city-like environment with shops, services, and public transport within easy reach.
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