Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment sits right on the Waagplein, the historic heart of Alkmaar. With an energy label A, it is surprisingly efficient for a home built in 1921. The monthly rent of €1,287 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,322 for rentals, and it is one of the smaller apartments in the area. For context, the supply of apartments in Alkmaar is limited, with only five rentals currently available.
The neighbourhood Binnenstad-West is the most densely populated part of Alkmaar, with over 4,300 addresses per square kilometre. It is a young area: nearly half of the 3,020 residents are between 25 and 45. Most households are single-person (1,265 out of 1,780), and only 235 households have children. The neighbourhood has a high crime rate, with 680 incidents recorded, but it also offers a lively city-centre atmosphere. No resident reviews are available for this area.
For groceries, you have an Ekoplaza just around the corner and a SPAR a couple of streets away. The Aldi and Jumbo are a five-minute walk. Two primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Sint Adelbertusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum and Murmellius Gymnasium are also within walking distance. The municipality Alkmaar provides all municipal services nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Kloes & Goudsblom makelaardij Castricum.
Details of this home
Waagplein 7, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
29 within 5 km
67 within 5 km
About Waagplein 7, Alkmaar
The rent of €1,287 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €1,322 for rentals, and the median rent in Binnenstad-West is €1,199. Given the energy label A and the central location, the price is in line with the market.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. For a 1921 apartment, that is excellent and means low heating costs. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, but this home stands out as efficient.
The train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Alkmaar station connects to Amsterdam and other cities.
Binnenstad-West is the historic centre of Alkmaar, very densely built with a young population. It is lively and urban, with many singles and few families. The area has a high number of reported crimes, but also offers many amenities within walking distance.
Yes, an Ekoplaza is 156 m away, a SPAR is 167 m, and an Aldi and Jumbo are about 450 m. All are within a five-minute walk.
Two primary schools are within 600 m: Sint Adelbertusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum and Murmellius Gymnasium are within 800 m.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West