Van Galenbuurt

Van Galenbuurt, Haarlem

Neighbourhood in Haarlem

Van Galenbuurt has 625 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 272 homes in Van GalenbuurtCurrently there are 1 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Van GalenbuurtBased on registered homes

Van Galenbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Haarlem, in the district Houtvaartkwartier The neighbourhood has a total area of 14 hectares, of which 13 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03920401. The postcode area is 2014AA-2014CM.

Residents

Van Galenbuurt has 625 residents. Of these, 47,2% are men and 52,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,2%). The other age groups are 28,8% for '65 years or older', 16,0% for '0 to 15 years', 12,8% for '25 to 45 years' and 11,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,0% is unmarried, 42,4% is married, 6,4% is divorced and 5,6% is widowed. 525 residents originate from the Netherlands, 55 come from Europe and 40 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 265 households in Van Galenbuurt. 26,4% of these are single-person households, 35,8% households without children and 37,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Van Galenbuurt there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €54.900, which is €12.700 (30%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €46.100, which is €11.200 (32%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Van Galenbuurt are highly educated. 61,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 25,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 12,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 625 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 469 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Van Galenbuurt, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 160 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Van Galenbuurt there are 272 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €754.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 14% rental homes and 86% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 86% privately owned, 11% owned by housing associations and 3% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Van Galenbuurt are 1925-1950 (44%) and 1970-1980 (41%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Van Galenbuurt. The most recently listed home is Jan van Galenstraat 81 by VAN WAALWIJK VAN DOORN MAKELAARS HAARLEM op Funda. No homes were sold in Van Galenbuurt over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Van Galenbuurt. No homes were let in Van Galenbuurt over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Van Galenbuurt.

Energy

In Van Galenbuurt there are 125 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (48%), A (12%) and B (10%). On average, an address in Van Galenbuurt uses 2.360 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.120 m³ per year, is 40% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Willem Bontekoestraat
  • Piet Heinstraat
  • De Ruijterplein
  • Westelijke Randweg
  • Houtvaartpad
  • Koppestokstraat
  • De Ruijterweg
  • Bestevaerstraat
  • Lorentzkade
  • Houtmankade
  • Jan van Galenstraat
  • Abel Tasmankade
  • Houtmanpad

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
3,8 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
1,7 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
70Single-person households
95Households without children
100Households 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
€46,100 P.A.average per resident32% above the national average
€54,900 P.A.average per income recipient30% above the national average
80%of the employed are in paid employment
20%of the employed are self-employed
75%
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
Van Galenbuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Houtvaartkwartier

Figures for the district Houtvaartkwartier due to limited data

Price trend for sale

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

Price trend for rent

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
39 days ▲ 5,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
220
sales in the past year
98 m²
average living area
+16%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
84 days ▲ 190,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
197
lettings in the past year
87 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)
Van Galenbuurt
1.120
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Van Galenbuurt
2.360
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Van Galenbuurt

Which type of home is most common in Van Galenbuurt?

The most common type is terraced houses (59%).

How expensive are houses in Van Galenbuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Van Galenbuurt was listed for an average of €610,857 (€6,345 per m²). That is 16% above the Dutch national average.

What is the rent in Van Galenbuurt?

A rental home in Van Galenbuurt cost an average of €2,144 per month (€25 per m²).

Who lives in Van Galenbuurt?

Buurt Van Galenbuurt has 625 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 38% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Van Galenbuurt?

The housing supply in Van Galenbuurt is remarkably efficient: 60% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,120 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Van Galenbuurt?

From Van Galenbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 1.7 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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