Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis is a classic Haarlem townhouse on a historic street in the Burgwal neighbourhood. With 114 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a well-maintained home in a sought-after part of the city. The rent of €4,665 is on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Haarlem, sitting 54% above the neighbourhood average of €3,029.
The Burgwal is the old heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets and historic buildings. One resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, 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." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.67 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Burgwal.
Daily life here is convenient. The Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For bread or a quick lunch, you're spoilt for choice. The Veronica Jenaplanschool and Franciscus Xaveriusschool are both a couple of streets away, making the school run a short walk. The municipality Haarlem offers plenty of cultural amenities, with restaurants and a park within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Interhouse makelaars Haarlem, Funda, Huispedia, and Pararius.
Details of this home
Spiegelstraat 1C, 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 Spiegelstraat 1C, Haarlem
The rent of €4,665 is 54% above the average for rental homes in Burgwal, which is €3,029. However, this is a spacious townhouse (114 m²) with a good energy label B, and it's in a historic part of Haarlem. The price reflects the premium for a larger, well-located home in a popular neighbourhood.
Burgwal is the historic centre of Haarlem, with beautiful old streets and a lively atmosphere. Residents appreciate the beauty but note that social contacts have decreased over the years. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses and many single-person households. It's a mix of ages, with a significant number of residents between 25 and 45.
The train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it easy to reach Amsterdam or other cities.
There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Veronica Jenaplanschool (337 m) and Franciscus Xaveriusschool (394 m). For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is about 786 m away.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 205 m, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 716 m away, and Jumbo is 815 m. You have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
The home has an energy label B, which is quite efficient. This means lower energy costs compared to older, less efficient homes. The property was built in 1890 but has been updated to a good standard.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
Buurtje.nl uses cookies to make the site work and to improve it. In doing so, we process data such as your IP address and the pages you visit.
We use this data for three purposes: running the website (functional), measuring visits so we can improve Buurtje.nl (analytics), and — if you allow it — tailoring ads to your interests (marketing).
How we handle your data is described in our privacy policy. You can change your preferences at any time via 'Cookie preferences' at the bottom of every page.
Choose per category which cookies we may place. Read more in our privacy policy.
