Nelson Mandelabuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Generaal Cronjéstraat sits in a quiet corner of Haarlem, with a generous 103 m² of living space, that's 30% more than the neighbourhood average. The 1906 building gives it character, and the energy label D means heating costs are something to keep an eye on. At €500,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €412,500, but the extra space explains much of that. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in size and price.
The Nelson Mandelabuurt neighbourhood is a compact, urban area with a mix of pre-war housing. It's home to about 970 residents, many of them young adults between 25 and 45. The streets are lively, with a high address density of over 4,000 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: mostly flats and maisonettes, with a strong owner-occupied share of 52%. The area feels safe enough, with 117 reported crimes in the latest period.
For daily shopping, you have an AH to go just around the corner, plus an Aldi and a Vomar within a five-minute walk. A full-size Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, the Willem van Oranjeschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool de Werkschuit is similarly close. Secondary schools are a bit further, about 1.7 km away. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Haarlem, which manages local amenities and public spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hamer & Ran Garantiemakelaars.
Details of this home
Generaal Cronjéstraat 7RD, Haarlem
Data from Nelson Mandelabuurt
Data from Nelson Mandelabuurt
49 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Generaal Cronjéstraat 7RD, Haarlem
The asking price of €500,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €412,500 and the average of €455,938. However, this apartment is 103 m², which is 30% larger than the neighbourhood average of 79 m². Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €494,382, so the price is in line with what larger units have achieved.
The energy label is D. This is a common rating for pre-war buildings in the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes here have label D or lower. A D label means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern home. Insulation improvements could help reduce costs.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to the national rail network.
It's a densely built urban neighbourhood with a young population, nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45. Most homes are pre-war apartments, and owner-occupancy is just over half. The area has a high address density of over 4,000 per km², so it feels lively. There are no resident reviews available to give a personal perspective.
Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood took an average of 31 days to sell. That's a fairly typical timeframe for a sought-after urban area. The current listing has 16 apartments for sale, so there is some choice.
Primary schools within walking distance include the Willem van Oranjeschool (534 m) and Basisschool de Werkschuit (552 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is ISK Haarlem at 186 m, and there are several others within 1.7 km. The area has over 100 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
The nearest park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, so you can reach green space in a few minutes' walk. This is a plus in a dense urban neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nelson Mandelabuurt
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