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Neighbourhood of · Haarlem · District Amsterdamsewijk

Estate agent in Potgieterbuurt

1.880 inhabitants · 857 dwellings · Avg. property value € 449.000

1.880Inhabitants
857Dwellings
€ 449.000Avg. property value
880Households
15.438/km²Density
12 haArea

About Potgieterbuurt

Potgieterbuurt is a neighbourhood in Haarlem in the Oost district. Almost all buildings predate the last decade; very little new construction. Density is distinctly urban: streets densely built, homes close together. A substantial share of housing is owned by social-housing corporations.

The neighbourhood has 1.880 inhabitants and 857 dwellings. Roughly 52% are owner-occupied and 48% rental, with 30% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 449.000 (CBS 2024).

Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority. Green coverage is low (3%): distinctly built-up.

The nearest primary school sits at about 300 m, a large supermarket at 300 m. The station is 2.0 km away. Easy by bike. Motorway access is close by.

Nearby landmarks include Amsterdamsewijk, Gouden Eeuw and Amsterdamstraat.

Potgieterbuurt on the map

Demographics

Men
925
Women
960
Avg. household size
2.1
0–15 years
19%
15–25 years
9%
25–45 years
37%
45–65 years
24%
65+ years
12%
Single-person
38%
With children
36%
Without children
26%

Housing

Single-family home
67%
Multi-family home
33%
Detached
0%
Semi-detached
0%
Corner house
9%
Terraced
57%
Owner-occupied
52%
Rented (total)
48%
Social housing
30%
Private rental
18%
Built last 10 years
3%
Built > 10 years ago
97%

Distance to amenities

Primary school
300 m
Secondary school
1.1 km
Daycare
400 m
GP
900 m
Pharmacy
300 m
Hospital
2.1 km
Supermarket
300 m
Everyday shops
300 m
Restaurant
300 m
Café
600 m
Library
1.0 km
Museum
1.7 km
Cinema
2.2 km
Theatre
1.6 km
Swimming pool
1.7 km
Train station
2.0 km
Motorway access
1.3 km

Business activity

Business locations
275
Trade & hospitality
35
Business services
70
Government, education, care
35
Culture, recreation, other
40
Industry & energy
60
Transport, information
30
Finance & real estate
5
Agriculture, forestry
0

Education

Primary school pupils
210
Secondary school pupils
90
MBO students (vocational)
30
HBO students (applied uni)
30
University students
10

Energy

With solar power
19%
Gas-free
1%
Avg. electricity usage
2.220 kWh
Avg. gas usage
780 m³

Mobility

Cars per household
0.7
Total cars
620
Total motorcycles
65

Haarlem in figures

Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.

Inwoners (2026)
1.921 vs Haarlem 168.888
Inwoners naar herkomstland
Nederland 63% · Europa (excl Nederland) 14% · Overig Buiten-Europa 12%
Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
2 vs Haarlem 2
Samenstelling huishoudens
Eénpersoonshuishoudens 38% · Huishoudens met kinderen 36% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 25%
Inwoners naar leeftijd
25 t/m 44 jaar 36% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 23% · 0 t/m 14 jaar 19%

Heritage & protection

Green coverage
3%
Buy-to-let restriction zone
Yes

Foundation type mix

Foundation type varies by property. Below is the mix as registered in the municipal foundation inventory. (n=623)

Wooden pile
75%
Concrete pile
11%
Shallow (on ground)
9%
Other / unknown
5%
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Foundation report per property

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  • Foundation type and construction year of your property
  • Research reports and repair history
  • Official KCAF Foundation Viewer PDF
  • Foundation-problem priority zone (RVO)
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What residents and local sources write about Potgieterbuurt

Neighbourhood platform / residents
Groot Oost

De Amsterdamse Buurten in Haarlem, gelegen aan de oostkant van de stad, vormen een levendig en historisch gebied dat bestaat uit vier unieke buurten: de Oude Amsterdamse Buurt, de Potgieterbuurt, de Cremerbuurt en de Van Zeggelenbuurt. Deze buurten hebben elk hun eigen charme en zijn rijk aan geschiedenis. In dit artikel nemen we je mee door de historie, huidige samenstelling, demografie en enkele leuke weetjes over deze bijzondere wijk.

Groot Oost

De wijk breidde zich vervolgens uit. Eerst werd de Amsterdamse Buurt gebouwd, gevolgd door de Potgieterbuurt, de Cremerbuurt en de Van Zeggelenbuurt. De straten in deze buurten kregen namen van beroemde schrijvers, dichters en bewindslieden uit de Gouden Eeuw en daarna, een eerbetoon aan de rijke culturele geschiedenis van Haarlem.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Potgieterbuurt?

Average property value in Potgieterbuurt is € 449.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.

What is it like to live in Potgieterbuurt?

Potgieterbuurt consists mostly of single-family homes. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.

Buying a house in Potgieterbuurt: what to look for?

When buying in Potgieterbuurt, check construction year, foundation, energy label, monument status and pending permits. Adresdossier compiles these per property. For purchase guidance in Haarlem, contact +31 6 58714762.

Selling my house in Potgieterbuurt: how to start?

For a property sale in Potgieterbuurt (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].

Which real estate agent works in Potgieterbuurt?

Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede covers sales, purchase, rental and management in Haarlem. Schedule an introduction via +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].

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Source: CBS Open Data, Key figures districts and neighbourhoods 2024

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