Spoorbuurt
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Spoorbuurt, Alkmaar – “Gezellige volksbuurt...”

Neighbourhood in Alkmaar

9.0
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Spoorbuurt has 2,425 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,267 homes in SpoorbuurtCurrently there are 24 for sale and 16 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in SpoorbuurtBased on registered homes

Spoorbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Alkmaar, in the district Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 25 hectares, of which 23 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03610802. The postcode area is 1815AB-1815TS.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.0. They describe it as 'Gezellige volksbuurt met jonge gezinnen' and 'Perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Spoorbuurt has 2.425 residents. Of these, 51,5% are men and 48,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (37,1%). The other age groups are 28,7% for '45 to 65 years', 13,2% for '65 years or older', 11,1% for '15 to 25 years' and 9,9% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 64,7% is unmarried, 22,1% is married, 10,7% is divorced and 2,5% is widowed. 1.745 residents originate from the Netherlands, 300 come from Europe and 380 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.315 households in Spoorbuurt. 52,5% of these are single-person households, 26,6% households without children and 20,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Spoorbuurt there are 1.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.600, which is €1.600 (4%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €34.900, which is €0 (0%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Spoorbuurt are highly educated. 46,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 35,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 17,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.425 residents, around 80% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.940 people. This is 8% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Spoorbuurt, 19% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 270 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Spoorbuurt there are 1.267 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €355.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 31% rental homes and 69% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 69% privately owned, 7% owned by housing associations and 24% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Spoorbuurt are 1900-1925 (66%) and 1925-1950 (9%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 14 homes for sale in Spoorbuurt. The most recently listed home is Stuartstraat 92 by STEFAN DE VRIES MAKELAAR. Over the past year, 71 homes were sold in Spoorbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 43 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Spoorbuurt over the past year was €392.669. This is 11% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €355.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.970.

Rental homes

There are 4 homes for rent in Spoorbuurt. The most recent home is Gashouderstraat 8B-3, offered by Real Estate LW23 op Pararius. Over the past year, 23 homes were let in Spoorbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 23 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Spoorbuurt over the past year was €1.654 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €31 per month.

Energy

In Spoorbuurt there are 871 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (19%), C (18%) and D (12%). On average, an address in Spoorbuurt uses 2.050 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 840 m³ per year, is 5% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Kinheimstraat
  • Stuartstraat
  • Mallegatsplein
  • Bram Daalderhof
  • Stationsweg
  • Van Teylingenstraat
  • Eendrachtsstraat
  • Spoorstraat
  • Drebbelstraat
  • Forestusstraat
  • De Uitweg
  • Tuinstraat
  • Kanaalkade
  • Druivenlaan
  • Sint Josephstraat
  • Middenstraat
  • Perronstraat
  • Sint Anthoniusstraat
  • Stationstraat
  • Snaarmanslaan
  • Geestersingel
  • Helderseweg
  • Gashouderstraat
  • Korte Sint Josephstraat
  • 2e Tuindwarsstraat
  • 1e Tuindwarsstraat

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
1,6 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
0,4 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
0,7 km

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9.5
Bas
Family · Terraced house
05-09-2026
Gezellige volksbuurt met jonge gezinnen

Woon er al sinds 2018.. hele nieuwe aanwas aan inwoners. Niet de “oude” spoorbuurt types.. hartstikke gezellige wijk met voldoende faciliteiten. Niet té maar wel leuk in de omgang met alle buurtjes.

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8.5
Anthony
Living alone · Apartment
21-12-2025
Perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local

Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
690Single-person households
350Households without children
275Households 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
€34,900 P.A.average per resident0% above the national average
€40,600 P.A.average per income recipient4% below the national average
81%of the employed are in paid employment
19%of the employed are self-employed
80%
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
Spoorbuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Spoorbuurt

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
37 days ▼ 12,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
87
sales in the past year
81 m²
average living area
-26%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
21 days ▼ 30,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
9
lettings in the past year
94 m²
average living area
-13%
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)
Spoorbuurt
840
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Spoorbuurt
2.050
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Spoorbuurt

What kind of houses make up Spoorbuurt?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 75% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (43%).

What is the average asking price in Spoorbuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Spoorbuurt was listed for an average of €388,356 (€4,987 per m²). That is 26% below the Dutch national average.

Who lives in Spoorbuurt?

Buurt Spoorbuurt has 2,425 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (37%). Notably, 52% of the households are single-person households.

Which amenities are close to Spoorbuurt?

From Spoorbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 0.4 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Spoorbuurt?

Right now you will find 24 homes for sale and 16 homes for rent in Spoorbuurt.

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