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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 8,845 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' 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

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€564.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

66%

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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

Moderate42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 6% vs last year

Theft

15.2 per 1,000

Violence

2.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.1 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 50 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station1.9 km
Supermarket0.6 km
GP / Doctor0.6 km
Hospital3.6 km
Primary school0.6 km
Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwester

Primary · 110m

Satisfactory

Sancta Maria Lyceum voor Havo, Atheneum en Gymnasium

Secondary · 527m

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Scholengemeenschap Eerste Christelijk Lyceum Vwo en Havo

Secondary · 658m

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Coornhertlyc Gem Scholengemeenschap Lyceum Havo Mavo

Secondary · 830m

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Openbare Basisschool Bos en Vaart

Primary · 1.0km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2024

Housing Market

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

3.935

Avg. gas usage

870 m³/year

Avg. electricity

2.170 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

8.845

Households

3.915

Single-person

35%

Avg. household size

2.3

Age distribution

19%
11%
29%
26%
15%
0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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