Neighbourhood profile · Haarlem

Houtvaartkwartier, Haarlem

Houtvaartkwartier scores 4.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Haarlem's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €564.000, with 66% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 8,875 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

4.0

Livability

Above average

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Avg. WOZ value

€564.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€564.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+12% vs city · +42% vs NL

Owner-occupied

66%

+25% vs city · +16% 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

< 1945

Number of homes

3.940

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,425 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

4.0/ 5Above average

Safety

3.2

Amenities

3.5

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.2

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 13% vs last year

Theft

11.3 per 1,000

Violence

1.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

8.875

Households

3.950

Age distribution

0–15: 20%15–25: 10%25–45: 29%45–65: 26%65+: 15%

Single-person

35%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

13.6 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 46 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.6 km

Supermarket0.9 km

GP / Doctor0.3 km

Hospital3.9 km

Primary school0.3 km

Daycare0.2 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwester	Primary	110m	Satisfactory
Sancta Maria Lyceum voor Havo, Atheneum en Gymnasium	Secondary	527m	—
Scholengemeenschap Eerste Christelijk Lyceum Vwo en Havo	Secondary	658m	—
Coornhertlyc Gem Scholengemeenschap Lyceum Havo Mavo	Secondary	830m	—
Openbare Basisschool Bos en Vaart	Primary	1.0km	Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwester

Primary · 110m

Satisfactory

Sancta Maria Lyceum voor Havo, Atheneum en Gymnasium

Secondary · 527m

—

Scholengemeenschap Eerste Christelijk Lyceum Vwo en Havo

Secondary · 658m

—

Coornhertlyc Gem Scholengemeenschap Lyceum Havo Mavo

Secondary · 830m

—

Openbare Basisschool Bos en Vaart

Primary · 1.0km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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