Houtvaartkwartier
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Houtvaartkwartier, Haarlem

District in Haarlem

8.4
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Houtvaartkwartier has 8,825 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 3,937 homes in HoutvaartkwartierCurrently there are 51 for sale and 27 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in HoutvaartkwartierBased on registered homes

Houtvaartkwartier is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Haarlem The district has a total area of 122 hectares, of which 118 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK039204. The postcode area is 2014AA-2014XZ.

Residents

Houtvaartkwartier has 8.825 residents. Of these, 48,4% are men and 51,6% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (28,7%). The other age groups are 26,5% for '45 to 65 years', 19,4% for '0 to 15 years', 15,4% for '65 years or older' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 57,5% is unmarried, 32,8% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 2,9% is widowed. 6.565 residents originate from the Netherlands, 930 come from Europe and 1.325 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.955 households in Houtvaartkwartier. 36,2% of these are single-person households, 25,0% households without children and 38,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Houtvaartkwartier there are 7.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €53.300, which is €11.100 (26%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €42.100, which is €7.200 (21%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Houtvaartkwartier are highly educated. 53,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 31,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 14,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 8.825 residents, around 79% are in paid employment, which amounts to 6.972 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Houtvaartkwartier, 17% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.170 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Houtvaartkwartier there are 3.937 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €564.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 34% rental homes and 66% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 65% privately owned, 14% owned by housing associations and 21% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Houtvaartkwartier are 1925-1950 (46%) and 1900-1925 (14%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Houtvaartkwartier. The most recently listed home is Doverstraat 11 by Mooijekind Vleut Makelaars. No homes were sold in Houtvaartkwartier over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Houtvaartkwartier. The most recent home is Van Kinsbergenstraat 48, offered by Interhouse makelaars Haarlem op Funda. No homes were let in Houtvaartkwartier over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Houtvaartkwartier.

Energy

In Houtvaartkwartier there are 2.668 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (19%), A (19%) and D (14%). On average, an address in Houtvaartkwartier uses 2.170 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 840 m³ per year, is 5% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
3,6 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
1,9 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
0,8 km

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Neighbourhoods in Houtvaartkwartier

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Experiences of Houtvaartkwartier

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7.8
Paul
Living alone · Apartment
Super

Lived here for 24 years and will never leave, very relaxed and quiet neighbourhood, everything is close by in terms of supermarket and also the centre. Never really seen anything special here and am really satisfied.

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7.9
Tygo
Family · Terraced house
I think it's a nice neighbourhood and it's very close to Haarlem so super chill

Great neighbourhood, has a little forest with a playground and its own inner garden plus garage, have been living here for 8 years, very happy!

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9.1
QUINTEN
Living together · Terraced house
A nice and cosy neighbourhood

Nicely and cosily laid out with beautiful streets and parking by a church, a pleasant and cosy neighbourhood

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8.3
Roos
Family · Terraced house
Accessible

It's super nice and has all amenities very close by.

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8.8
Lola
Family · Apartment
Zeeheldenbuurt21-08-2024
Nice

Nice neighbourhood, friendly people

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,430Single-person households
990Households without children
1,535Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€42,100 P.A.average per resident21% above the national average
€53,300 P.A.average per income recipient26% above the national average
82%of the employed are in paid employment
18%of the employed are self-employed
79%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Houtvaartkwartier
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Houtvaartkwartier

Rent · Q4 2026
€1.992
average▼ 14,9%
€1.850
median▼ 24,5%
9 lettings · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for rent · Q4 2026
€22,4
average▼ 17,3%
€21,8
median▼ 25,4%
-1% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
39 days ▲ 5,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
220
sales in the past year
98 m²
average living area
+16%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
84 days ▲ 190,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
197
lettings in the past year
87 m²
average living area
-1%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Houtvaartkwartier
840
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Houtvaartkwartier
2.170
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Houtvaartkwartier

What kind of homes are there in Houtvaartkwartier?

The most common type is terraced houses (50%).

What do you pay for a house in Houtvaartkwartier?

Over the past year a home for sale in Houtvaartkwartier was listed for an average of €610,857 (€6,345 per m²). That is 16% above the Dutch national average.

What do you pay for a rental home in Houtvaartkwartier?

A rental home in Houtvaartkwartier cost an average of €2,144 per month (€25 per m²).

How do residents rate Houtvaartkwartier?

Residents give Houtvaartkwartier a 8.4 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. Accessibility stands out with a 9.5; housing lags behind with a 7.3.

What kind of people live in Houtvaartkwartier?

Wijk Houtvaartkwartier has 8,825 residents. Many families: 39% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Houtvaartkwartier?

The housing supply in Houtvaartkwartier is remarkably efficient: 60% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 840 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Houtvaartkwartier?

From Houtvaartkwartier you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 1.9 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Houtvaartkwartier?

Right now you will find 51 homes for sale and 27 homes for rent in Houtvaartkwartier.

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