Estate agent in Potgieterbuurt
1.880 inhabitants · 857 dwellings · Avg. property value € 449.000
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%
Foundation report per property
Want to know which foundation type your specific property has, whether research has been done, and the repair history? That's covered per address in an independent adresdossier.
- ✓Foundation type and construction year of your property
- ✓Research reports and repair history
- ✓Official KCAF Foundation Viewer PDF
- ✓Foundation-problem priority zone (RVO)
What residents and local sources write about Potgieterbuurt
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.
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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