Boerhaavewijk, Haarlem
Neighbourhood research for Boerhaavewijk — safety, schools, livability and property values from official government data.
Boerhaavewijk in Haarlem scores 3.0 out of 5 on the government's Leefbaarometer livability index. It leans family-oriented — 19% of residents are under 15. Reported crime here is classified as moderate relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.
At €421.000, the average WOZ value here runs 17% below what's typical for Haarlem as a whole. That's 6% above the Dutch national average. Zooming out, Haarlem-wide sale prices rose 5.1% over the past year, and recent buyers across the wider region paid 4.2% over asking, with homes selling in a median of 25 days — a sense of the competition to expect, even if it doesn't map exactly onto this street.
A few things worth weighing before you commit: crime here has been trending down, about 8% lower than a year ago; foundation risk near the centre of the neighbourhood is rated high — for pre-1970 homes, ask for a foundation inspection before you bid.
Livability
Average
Avg. WOZ value
€421.000
Crime risk
Moderate
Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 August 2026
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Average WOZ value
€421,000
The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Boerhaavewijk usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.
Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount
€73,000
One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.3%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.
Further reading
What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?
The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.
Ground lease: what is it and what does it cost?
With ground lease you buy the house but not the land. This can involve significant annual costs — especially in Amsterdam.
Foundation problems: which houses, and what it costs
Pile rot and subsidence mainly affect pre-war homes on peat and clay. Repair routinely costs more than a renovation.