Oude Stad, Haarlem
Neighbourhood research for Oude Stad — safety, schools, livability and property values from official government data.
On the Leefbaarometer, Oude Stad in Haarlem scores 3.0/5 for overall livability. Over half of households are single-person (58%). Amenities stands out here — the sub-score is 4.6/5 — you're rarely far from shops, cafés or other amenities. Police-recorded crime puts this area in the elevated-risk band nationally.
The average home here carries a WOZ value of €525.000 — 4% above the Haarlem average. That's 32% above the Dutch national average. Zooming out, Haarlem-wide sale prices rose 5.1% over the past year, and recent buyers across the wider region paid 4.2% over asking, with homes selling in a median of 25 days — a sense of the competition to expect, even if it doesn't map exactly onto this street.
Before you fall for a listing here, a few things to check: crime has been trending up, about 7% higher than a year ago — worth keeping an eye on; foundation risk near the centre of the neighbourhood is rated high — for pre-1970 homes, ask for a foundation inspection before you bid; the area falls within a protected townscape, so renovations or extensions may need heritage sign-off.
Livability
Average
Avg. WOZ value
€525.000
Crime risk
High risk
Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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Average WOZ value
€525,000
The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Oude Stad usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.
Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount
€89,000
One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.3%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.
Further reading
What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?
The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.
Ground lease: what is it and what does it cost?
With ground lease you buy the house but not the land. This can involve significant annual costs — especially in Amsterdam.
Foundation problems: which houses, and what it costs
Pile rot and subsidence mainly affect pre-war homes on peat and clay. Repair routinely costs more than a renovation.