Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Voordam sits right in the lively centre of Alkmaar, with the cheese market and canals just a stroll away. Built in 2007 and with an A energy label, it is both efficient and contemporary. At 108 m², it is spacious for a rental in this area. The asking rent of €1,850 is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €1,557, so it is on the high side, but you are paying for a large, modern home in a prime spot. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in price and size.
Binnenstad-Oost is the historic heart of Alkmaar, with a very high density of addresses (4,092 per km²). It is a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (1,065 one-person households). There are few children, so the vibe is more city-living than family-oriented. The neighbourhood has a mix of shops, cafés and restaurants, the nearest restaurant is just 0.1 km away. No resident reviews are available for this area, but the figures paint a picture of a bustling, central district. You can read more about the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost on our site.
For your morning bread, SPAR is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is just around the corner. Aldi and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. For school runs, Sint Adelbertusschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is also within easy reach. The train station is 1.6 km away, a ten-minute walk or short cycle. The municipality Alkmaar offers all the amenities you would expect from a city centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via 123wonen Leiden.
Details of this home
Voordam 19, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
29 within 5 km
69 within 5 km
About Voordam 19, Alkmaar
The rent of €1,850 is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €1,557. However, this apartment is larger (108 m²) and newer (2007) than most rentals in Binnenstad-Oost, where the average size is 88 m². It also has an A energy label, which keeps utility costs low. So while the price is on the high side, you are getting a modern, spacious home in a central location.
Binnenstad-Oost is the historic centre of Alkmaar, very densely built-up and lively. It is popular with young professionals and singles, over half of households are one-person. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés within walking distance. The area has a high number of reported incidents (352), which is typical for a city centre.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km from Voordam, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. From there you can reach Amsterdam in around 40 minutes.
SPAR is just 75 metres away on the same street, perfect for daily groceries. Ekoplaza (organic) is 214 metres, Aldi 383 metres, and Jumbo 491 metres, all within a few minutes' walk.
Yes, it has an A energy label, which is the best rating. This means the home is well-insulated and has low heating costs. Combined with the modern build year (2007), you can expect efficient energy use.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Sint Adelbertusschool (582 m), Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (624 m), and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias (805 m). For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is 811 m away.
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