Zijlwegkwartier, Haarlem

Zijlwegkwartier 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 €574.000, with 67% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 8,295 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

4.0

Livability

Above average

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Avg. WOZ value

€574.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€574.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

67%

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Livability

4.0/ 5Above average

Safety

2.9

Amenities

4.2

Housing quality

3.2

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 18% vs last year

Theft

15.3 per 1,000

Violence

2.0 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 49 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station1.8 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.4 km

Hospital3.5 km

Primary school0.6 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer	Primary	288m	Satisfactory
Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal	Primary	553m	Satisfactory
Stedelijk Gymnasium	Secondary	581m	—
Scholengemeenschap Eerste Christelijk Lyceum Vwo en Havo	Secondary	856m	—
Dreefschool voor Protestants Christelijk Basisonderwijs	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer

Primary · 288m

Satisfactory

Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal

Primary · 553m

Satisfactory

Stedelijk Gymnasium

Secondary · 581m

—

Scholengemeenschap Eerste Christelijk Lyceum Vwo en Havo

Secondary · 856m

—

Dreefschool voor Protestants Christelijk Basisonderwijs

Primary · 1.1km

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

3.955

Avg. gas usage

930 m³/year

Avg. electricity

2.160 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

8.295

Households

4.170

Single-person

46%

Avg. household size

2.0

Age distribution

17%

10%

30%

28%

14%

0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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