Neighbourhood in Haarlem
Burgwal is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Haarlem, in the district Oude Stad The neighbourhood has a total area of 21 hectares, of which 18 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03920104. The postcode area is 2011AA-2031WK.
Five residents rate the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.7. They describe it as 'Beautiful neighbourhood', 'Lovely Burgwalbuurt' and 'Lovely little neighbourhood'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: safety, accessibility, community receive high ratings, while greenery and education are mentioned as weak points.
Burgwal has 2.365 residents. Of these, 50,7% are men and 49,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (36,8%). The other age groups are 28,5% for '45 to 65 years', 15,6% for '65 years or older', 10,4% for '15 to 25 years' and 8,2% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 64,3% is unmarried, 23,5% is married, 9,3% is divorced and 3,0% is widowed. 1.520 residents originate from the Netherlands, 415 come from Europe and 425 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.440 households in Burgwal. 56,6% of these are single-person households, 26,7% households without children and 16,7% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons.
In Burgwal there are 2.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.900, which is €7.100 (20%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €37.500, which is €8.300 (28%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Burgwal are highly educated. 50,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 27,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 22,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 2.365 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.608 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (75%), while 25% are self-employed. In Burgwal, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 310 people receive this benefit.
In Burgwal there are 1.442 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €468.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 57% rental homes and 43% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 43% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 34% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Burgwal are 1700-1900 (51%) and 1980-1990 (12%).
There are currently 44 homes for sale in Burgwal. The most recently listed home is Spaarnwouderstraat 50A by Huizenstede Makelaars. Over the past year, 96 homes were sold in Burgwal. On average, a home was sold within 42 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Burgwal over the past year was €515.261. This is 10% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €468.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.153.
There are 4 homes for rent in Burgwal. The most recent home is Spaarnwouderstraat 142RD, offered by Moser Real Estate. Over the past year, 55 homes were let in Burgwal. On average, a listing was let within 22 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Burgwal over the past year was €3.029 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €26 per month.
In Burgwal there are 1.496 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (27%), A (18%) and C (17%). On average, an address in Burgwal uses 2.080 kWh of electricity per year. This is 26% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 890 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 30% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
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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The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 73% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (66%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Burgwal was listed for an average of €453,250 (€6,909 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 8%.
A rental home in Burgwal cost an average of €2,255 per month (€32 per m²).
Residents give Burgwal a 7.7 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. Safety stands out with a 8.8; nature and greenery lags behind with a 6.5.
Buurt Burgwal has 2,365 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (37%). Notably, 57% of the households are single-person households.
The housing supply in Burgwal is remarkably efficient: 53% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 890 m³ per year.
From Burgwal you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 50 homes for sale and 7 homes for rent in Burgwal.
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