Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Breedstraat sits in the heart of Alkmaar, where the streets hum with café life and market bustle. At 66 m² with a 30 m² plot, it's compact but full of character, think high ceilings, original details and a 1940s build. The price of €375,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €350,000, but that's partly because end-of-terrace houses in Alkmaar are scarce: only 33 homes for sale in the area.
This is the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West, a dense urban neighbourhood with 4,367 addresses per km², very strong urbanity. Most homes are pre-war (68%), and nearly two-thirds are flats, so a corner house stands out. The area is young: 45% of residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (1,265 one-person households). Crime is relatively high (680 incidents), but that's typical for a city centre. No resident reviews are available for this street.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with SPAR and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort and Sint Adelbertusschool, are a five-minute walk, and the municipality Alkmaar has good secondary options like PCC Het Lyceum within ten minutes on foot. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park is on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Mendes Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Breedstraat 5, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
30 within 5 km
68 within 5 km
About Breedstraat 5, Alkmaar
The asking price is €375,000, which is above the neighbourhood median of €350,000 and slightly below the average of €394,318. Given the 66 m² floor area, the price per m² works out at about €5,682, higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,490. The energy label F means higher running costs, so the price is on the high side for a home that needs energy improvements.
The energy label is F, which is poor. In the neighbourhood, 39% of homes have label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war house. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a well-insulated home. The listing does not mention double glazing or insulation, so those are likely original.
Binnenstad-West is very popular with 25-45 year olds, who make up 45% of residents. Many live alone, and the area is densely built with shops, restaurants and nightlife on your doorstep. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to commute to Amsterdam or Haarlem. It's a lively, urban environment, not quiet, but full of energy.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (322 pupils) and Sint Adelbertusschool (483 pupils). For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum and Murmellius Gymnasium are about 600-700 metres away, a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has 68 schools within 5 km, so plenty of choice.
Alkmaar train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, intercity trains run to Amsterdam, Haarlem and beyond.
The plot is 30 m², but the listing does not mention a garden. Given that it's a corner house in a dense city centre, the outdoor space is likely a small courtyard or patio rather than a full garden. You would need to check the exact layout with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West
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