Neighbourhood profile · Haarlem

Boerhaavewijk, Haarlem

Boerhaavewijk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €421.000, with 37% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 9,255 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€421.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€421.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-17% vs city · +6% vs NL

Owner-occupied

37%

-30% vs city · -35% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€576.569

+5.1% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

62%

Median time on market

31 days

Market tension

2.8

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1965-1975

Number of homes

4.080

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,359 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.2

Amenities

3.5

Housing quality

2.7

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 8% vs last year

Theft

16.9 per 1,000

Violence

6.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

9.255

Households

4.055

Age distribution

0–15: 19%15–25: 11%25–45: 36%45–65: 21%65+: 12%

Single-person

39%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

13.5 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

3.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 47 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station4.2 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.9 km

Hospital1.4 km

Primary school0.3 km

Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
OBS De Globe	Primary	43m	Satisfactory
Valeo	Primary	177m	Satisfactory
Rooms katholieke Basisschool Don Bosco	Primary	181m	Satisfactory
Al Ikhlaas	Primary	471m	—
De Piramide	Primary	889m	Satisfactory