Neighbourhood profile · Haarlem

Molenwijk, Haarlem

Molenwijk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €388.000, with 57% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 17,875 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€388.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€388.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-23% vs city · -3% vs NL

Owner-occupied

57%

+8% vs city · 0% 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

4.438

Energy labels in the area

Based on 6,435 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.6

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

2.8

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 14% vs last year

Theft

8.7 per 1,000

Violence

2.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

17.875

Households

9.080

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 11%25–45: 27%45–65: 26%65+: 22%

Single-person

49%

Avg. household

2.0

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

14.0 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 38 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateKwetsbaar gebied - 40-60 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station4.5 km

Supermarket1.9 km

GP / Doctor1.7 km

Hospital3.4 km

Primary school1.7 km

Daycare1.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Molenwiek Dalton	Primary	554m	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Mgr Huibers	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory
De Molenwiek Montessori	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory
Valeo	Primary	1.9km	Satisfactory
De Piramide	Primary	1.9km	Satisfactory