Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Scheepmakersdijk sits in the historic Burgwal neighbourhood, where the streets are lined with 19th-century buildings and the atmosphere is unmistakably urban. At 41 m² it is compact, but the location puts everything within easy reach. The asking price of €349,500 is 49% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market. For context, studios in Haarlem tend to be smaller and more affordable than the average home here.
Burgwal is the old heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets, historic canals and a lively mix of residents. One resident who has lived here since 1992 says: 'I still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.' Another adds: 'Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.' A third, who has been here 33 years, notes: 'I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated.' Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.67 out of 10. Most homes were built before 1945, and the area is densely populated with many single-person households. The Burgwal neighbourhood is one of Haarlem's most central.
Your daily routine here is a short walk: bread at Dekamarkt or Albert Heijn, both just around the corner. For school, Openbare Basisschool De Kring is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk away. A couple of streets away you will find restaurants and a park, and the train station is a fifteen-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all the amenities of a compact city.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Kramer & Partners Makelaars.
Details of this home
Scheepmakersdijk 9ZW, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Burgwal
Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Scheepmakersdijk 9ZW, Haarlem
The asking price of €349,500 is 49% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332) and also below the median of €549,000. However, this studio is 41 m², which is 59% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you would expect for a studio in this area.
The home has energy label C. That means it is reasonably efficient, but not as good as the newer A or B labels. In Burgwal, 26.8% of homes have label C, while 22% have D or lower. You can expect moderate heating costs, but nothing extreme.
The train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a fifteen-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam, Schiphol or other cities without needing a car.
Burgwal has 2,365 residents, mostly single-person households (815) and couples without children (385). The average household size is 1.6. Many residents have lived here for decades, and reviews mention a strong sense of pride in the neighbourhood, though some note that social contacts have decreased over the years.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. Given that this is a studio in a historic building, outdoor space is unlikely, but you would need to check the property details for confirmation.
The property is listed as a studio, which typically means one open-plan living/sleeping area plus a separate kitchen and bathroom. The exact layout is not described in the listing, but the floor area is 41 m².
Openbare Basisschool De Kring is just 178 m away, and Veronica Jenaplanschool and Willem van Oranjeschool are both within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 703 m away.
The neighbourhood recorded 159 total crimes in the latest data. That is a moderate number for a central urban area. Residents generally describe the area as beautiful and safe, though some mention that cleaning and greenery could be better.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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