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Neighbourhood in HaarlemHondsbos-Dever
Noord-Holland›Haarlem›Molenwijk›Hondsbos-Dever
8.1
Residents give Hondsbos-Dever a very good ratingThis score is based on 1 response
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Hondsbos-Dever has 1,480 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 747 homes in Hondsbos-DeverCurrently there are 7 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Hondsbos-DeverBased on registered homes

Hondsbos-Dever is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Haarlem, in the district Molenwijk. The neighbourhood has a total area of 25 hectares, of which 25 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03922002. The postcode area is 2036HA-2036TC.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.1. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Pleasant neighbourhood and lots of children'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Hondsbos-Dever has 1.480 residents. Of these, 47,6% are men and 52,4% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (35,5%). The other age groups are 25,0% for '45 to 65 years', 19,3% for '25 to 45 years', 12,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,2% is unmarried, 40,2% is married, 12,2% is divorced and 7,8% is widowed. 1.005 residents originate from the Netherlands, 125 come from Europe and 355 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 755 households in Hondsbos-Dever. 43,0% of these are single-person households, 29,1% households without children and 27,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Hondsbos-Dever there are 1.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.200, which is €5.000 (12%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.100, which is €2.800 (8%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Hondsbos-Dever are educated to an intermediate level. 37,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 27,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.480 residents, around 64% are in paid employment, which amounts to 947 people. This is 8% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Hondsbos-Dever, 41% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 470 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Hondsbos-Dever there are 747 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €443.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 76% rental homes and 24% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 24% privately owned, 74% owned by housing associations and 2% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Hondsbos-Dever are 1970-1980 (56%) and 1980-1990 (30%).

Homes for sale in Hondsbos-Dever

There are currently 7 homes for sale in Hondsbos-Dever. The most recently listed home is Pampus 188 by Overspaern Makelaardij op Pararius. Over the past year, 9 homes were sold in Hondsbos-Dever. On average, a home was sold within 33 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Hondsbos-Dever over the past year was €626.111. This is 41% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €443.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €5.354.

Rental homes in Hondsbos-Dever

There are currently no homes for rent in Hondsbos-Dever. No homes were let in Hondsbos-Dever over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Hondsbos-Dever.

Energy

In Hondsbos-Dever there are 635 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (53%), C (31%) and A (12%). On average, an address in Hondsbos-Dever uses 2.130 kWh of electricity per year. This is 16% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 850 m³ per year, is 6% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Slufterweg
  • Betuwelaan
  • Hofwijckweg
  • Vredenburg
  • Pad van Oudshoorn
  • Zuiderzeelaan
  • Pad van Spieringhorn
  • Watermolenplantsoen
  • Assumburg
  • Park Oosterspaarn
  • Zijpeweg
  • Meiendel
  • Hondsbos
  • Dever
  • Poelgeest
  • Flakkeeweg
  • Westeinde
  • Pampus
  • Griend
  • Zwemmerslaan

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
2,7 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
3,8 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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8.1
Samantha
Family · Terraced house
14-05-2025
Pleasant neighbourhood and lots of children

A nice neighbourhood where the streets are tidy, friendly neighbours and lots of children in the area. We moved here recently and haven't had any bad experiences yet.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
325Single-person households
220Households without children
210Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€32,100 P.A.average per resident8% below the national average
€37,200 P.A.average per income recipient12% below the national average
82%of the employed are in paid employment
18%of the employed are self-employed
64%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Hondsbos-Dever
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Molenwijk

Figures for the district Molenwijk due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
38 days ▲ 149,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
118
sales in the past year
95 m²
average living area
-19%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
32 days
average time listed · vs. last year
5
lettings in the past year
101 m²
average living area
-1%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Hondsbos-Dever
850
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Hondsbos-Dever
2.130
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Hondsbos-Dever

What does the housing stock in Hondsbos-Dever look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 96% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (54%).

How much does a home cost in Hondsbos-Dever?

Over the past year a home for sale in Hondsbos-Dever was listed for an average of €422,161 (€4,610 per m²). That is 19% below the Dutch national average.

How is the population of Hondsbos-Dever composed?

Buurt Hondsbos-Dever has 1,480 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (35%).

How far are amenities from Hondsbos-Dever?

From Hondsbos-Dever you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 3.8 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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