Neighbourhood profile · Haarlem

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 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€574.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+14% vs city · +44% vs NL

Owner-occupied

67%

+26% vs city · +18% 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

< 1945

Number of homes

3.965

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,201 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

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 risk32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 16% vs last year

Theft

11.7 per 1,000

Violence

2.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

8.295

Households

4.120

Age distribution

0–15: 17%15–25: 10%25–45: 31%45–65: 28%65+: 14%

Single-person

43%

Avg. household

2.0

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

17.5 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

20.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 44 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.8 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.3 km

Hospital3.7 km

Primary school1.0 km

Daycare0.6 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 2026

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