A rental home on the Herensingel
This rental home on the Herensingel sits in the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, a part of Haarlem with a calm, established feel. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,280 per month, it is the most affordable rental currently available in the area, which makes it a keen option compared with the local average. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can compare it with other rental homes in Haarlem.
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of ages and household types, and the figures reflect that: more than half of households are single-person, while just over a quarter have children. The average household size is 1.8, so the area leans towards smaller households. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics. Homes in this area tend to rent quickly, with properties typically finding tenants within about 19 days. For more context on the area, have a look at the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from here. A Dekamarkt is just around the corner for groceries, and there are plenty of other supermarkets within a short walk, including an Albert Heijn and a Vomar. For families, the Franciscus Xaveriusschool is a couple of streets away, with the Veronica Jenaplanschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kring also close by. The nearest primary school is about a five-minute walk, and the train station is roughly two kilometres away. The wider area, the municipality of Haarlem, offers the usual range of shops and services.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels: Direct Wonen and Van Oosterom Makelaar. The agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Herensingel, Haarlem
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price for this home.
Is €1,280 a fair rent for this area?
At €1,280 per month, this is the lowest rent currently available in the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt. The average asking rent in the neighbourhood is €1,865, so this home sits well below that figure. With only two rental properties currently listed, the sample is small, but the price is clearly on the low side of what is being asked locally.
How quickly do rental homes in this neighbourhood go?
Rental properties in the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt are typically let within about 19 days on average. That gives a sense of the pace of the local rental market, though it does not say anything specific about this particular home.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of households?
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt has 2,730 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 53%. Around 27% of households have children, and the average household size is 1.8. The age spread is fairly even, with the largest group aged 25 to 45, making up 34% of residents.
How far is the train station from this home?
The train station is approximately 2 kilometres away from the Herensingel. That is a manageable distance for those who commute by rail, though the exact walking or cycling time would depend on the precise location of the home.
What schools are near the Herensingel?
The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is about 278 metres away, and the Veronica Jenaplanschool is roughly 390 metres from the street. Openbare Basisschool De Kring is a bit further, at around 665 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1 kilometre away.
