Neighbourhood profile · Haarlem

Waarder- en Veerpolder, Haarlem

Waarder- en Veerpolder scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €600.000, with 49% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 2,030 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€600.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€600.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+19% vs city · +51% vs NL

Owner-occupied

49%

-8% vs city · -14% 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

2005-2015

Number of homes

880

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,342 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

3.7

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

2.7

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk202.3 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

72.2 per 1,000

Violence

16.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

15.8 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

2.030

Households

930

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 12%25–45: 28%45–65: 29%65+: 16%

Single-person

40%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.8 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.8 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 47 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 station1.6 km

Supermarket1.6 km

GP / Doctor1.8 km

Hospital4.0 km

Primary school1.5 km

Daycare1.2 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
OBS M.L. King	Primary	1.3km	Satisfactory
Basisschool Camelot	Primary	1.4km	Satisfactory
IBS De Eenheid	Primary	1.5km	—
Basisschool St Franciscus	Primary	1.7km	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool St Bernardus	Primary	1.8km	Satisfactory