Neighbourhood profile · Haarlem

Meerwijk, Haarlem

Meerwijk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €359.000, with 22% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 9,380 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€359.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€359.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-29% vs city · -10% vs NL

Owner-occupied

22%

-58% vs city · -61% 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

4.245

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,832 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.2

Amenities

3.2

Housing quality

2.8

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.6

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 4% vs last year

Theft

13.5 per 1,000

Violence

7.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

9.380

Households

4.285

Age distribution

0–15: 18%15–25: 12%25–45: 25%45–65: 25%65+: 20%

Single-person

44%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

13.7 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 51 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowStedelijk gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station4.9 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor1.0 km

Hospital2.5 km

Primary school0.4 km

Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Meer	Primary	232m	Satisfactory
Al Ikhlaas	Primary	384m	—
De Molenwiek Montessori	Primary	585m	Satisfactory
Valeo	Primary	735m	Satisfactory
OBS De Globe	Primary	880m	Satisfactory