Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a rental home on the Spaarne in Haarlem, but it 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. The asking rent is €2,500 per month, which is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €3,029, a keen price compared to other rental homes in Haarlem.
Burgwal is a historic part of Haarlem's old city centre, with a very high density of addresses (5,664 per km²) and a strongly urban feel. The population is diverse: many single-person households (815 out of 1,440 households) and a mix of ages, with the largest group between 25 and 45. Residents appreciate the beauty of the area. One resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.67 out of 10. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Burgwal.
Daily life here is centred on the Spaarne and the surrounding streets. For groceries, you have Vomar (a five-minute walk), Dekamarkt (also a five-minute walk) and Jumbo (a couple of streets away). The nearest primary school is Veronica Jenaplanschool, just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact city centre with restaurants and a park within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen. The agent has not published full specifications such as the property type, floor area or energy label.
Details of this home
Spaarne, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
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Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Spaarne, Haarlem
The asking rent of €2,500 is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €3,029, so it is on the keen side compared to other rentals in Burgwal. However, without knowing the floor area or property type, it is hard to say whether it represents good value for this specific home.
Burgwal is a historic, densely built part of Haarlem's old centre. It scores 7.67 out of 10 from five reviews. Residents praise its beauty but note that social contacts have decreased over the years. The area has many singles and a mix of ages, with a very high address density.
You have several supermarkets within a five-minute walk: Vomar, Dekamarkt and Jumbo. Primary schools like Veronica Jenaplanschool are just around the corner, and secondary education is a ten-minute walk away. Restaurants are within a couple of minutes' walk, and a park is about a ten-minute walk.
The train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their website.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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