Karolingenbuurt
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Karolingenbuurt, Haarlem – “Traumatised for life”

Neighbourhood in Haarlem

4.6
Residents give Karolingenbuurt a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Karolingenbuurt has 1,885 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,101 homes in KarolingenbuurtCurrently there are 0 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in KarolingenbuurtBased on registered homes

Karolingenbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Haarlem, in the district Slachthuiswijk The neighbourhood has a total area of 19 hectares, of which 18 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03920803. The postcode area is 2033HG-2034LS.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as mediocre with a score of 4.6. They describe it as 'Traumatised for life', 'Quiet neighbourhood in Haarlem' and 'Boring'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: accessibility, safety, housing receive high ratings, while education and amenities are mentioned as weak points.

Residents

Karolingenbuurt has 1.885 residents. Of these, 48,3% are men and 51,7% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (36,9%). The other age groups are 23,3% for '45 to 65 years', 16,2% for '65 years or older', 15,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 7,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 62,9% is unmarried, 21,2% is married, 11,7% is divorced and 4,0% is widowed. 1.210 residents originate from the Netherlands, 160 come from Europe and 515 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.085 households in Karolingenbuurt. 55,8% of these are single-person households, 17,1% households without children and 27,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Karolingenbuurt there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.900, which is €9.300 (22%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €26.900, which is €8.000 (23%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Karolingenbuurt are educated to an intermediate level. 40,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 27,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.885 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.301 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Karolingenbuurt, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 270 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Karolingenbuurt there are 1.101 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €395.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 88% rental homes and 12% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 12% privately owned, 84% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Karolingenbuurt are 1900-1925 (33%) and 1925-1950 (30%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Karolingenbuurt. The most recently listed home is Pladellastraat 60 by ELAN Makelaars B.V.. No homes were sold in Karolingenbuurt over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Karolingenbuurt. The most recent home is Clothildestraat 231, offered by Rijsterborgh Makelaars B.V. op Funda. No homes were let in Karolingenbuurt over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Karolingenbuurt.

Energy

In Karolingenbuurt there are 1.021 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (20%), A++ (20%) and C (17%). On average, an address in Karolingenbuurt uses 1.950 kWh of electricity per year. This is 24% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 610 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 24% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Siwartstraat
  • Merovingenstraat
  • Noormannenstraat
  • Hofmeijerstraat
  • Europaweg
  • Schalkwijkerstraat
  • Arnulfstraat
  • Keizer Karelstraat
  • Gouwstraat
  • Pepijnstraat
  • J.J. Hamelinkstraat
  • Hof van Egmond
  • Karolingenstraat
  • Paus Leostraat
  • Slachthuisstraat
  • Graafschapstraat
  • Diederikstraat
  • Schipholweg

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
1,2 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
2,5 km
Day nursery
0,2 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
0,4 km
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4.6
Residents give Karolingenbuurt a mediocre rating
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Experiences of Karolingenbuurt

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1.0
Francis van lachterop
Living alone · Terraced house
21-12-2025
Traumatised for life

Sad people have no life, they ruin others' lives

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7.9
Neyton
Family · Apartment
30-06-2024
Quiet neighbourhood in Haarlem

A safe, quiet neighbourhood close to Haarlem city centre, Albert Heijn within walking distance, and a secondary and primary school.

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5.0
Jj
30-07-2023
Boring

Very boring, little to do, it's very quiet and peaceful, actually perfect for older people.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
605Single-person households
185Households without children
295Households 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
€26,900 P.A.average per resident23% below the national average
€32,900 P.A.average per income recipient22% below the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
69%
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
Karolingenbuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Slachthuiswijk

Figures for the district Slachthuiswijk due to limited data

Price trend for sale

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

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q4 '25 – Q3 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
42 days ▲ 38,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
113
sales in the past year
92 m²
average living area
+9%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
28 days ▼ 60,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
71
lettings in the past year
86 m²
average living area
-2%
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)
Karolingenbuurt
610
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Karolingenbuurt
1.950
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Karolingenbuurt

Which type of home is most common in Karolingenbuurt?

The housing stock is relatively young — 58% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (52%).

How expensive are houses in Karolingenbuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Karolingenbuurt was listed for an average of €572,553 (€6,473 per m²).

What is the rent in Karolingenbuurt?

A rental home in Karolingenbuurt cost an average of €2,118 per month (€26 per m²).

Is Karolingenbuurt a nice place to live?

Residents give Karolingenbuurt a 4.6 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Especially accessibility (7.0) scores well; amenities (3.7) receives the lowest rating.

Who lives in Karolingenbuurt?

Buurt Karolingenbuurt has 1,885 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (37%). Notably, 56% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Karolingenbuurt?

The housing supply in Karolingenbuurt is remarkably efficient: 76% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 610 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Karolingenbuurt?

From Karolingenbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 2.5 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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