Estate agent in Van Zeggelenbuurt
2.345 inhabitants · 1.197 dwellings · Avg. property value € 409.000
About Van Zeggelenbuurt
Van Zeggelenbuurt 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 2.345 inhabitants and 1.197 dwellings. Roughly 51% are owner-occupied and 49% rental, with 41% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 409.000 (CBS 2024).
Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority.
The nearest primary school sits at about 400 m, a large supermarket at 400 m. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. The station is 2.3 km away. Easy by bike. Motorway access is close by.
Walking through, you pass Amsterdamstraat, Van Zeggelenplein, Amsterdamsewijk and Gouden Eeuw.
Solar panels cover about 34% of roofs, above the municipal average.
Van Zeggelenbuurt on the map
Demographics
- Men
- 1.155
- Women
- 1.185
- Avg. household size
- 1.9
- 0–15 years
- 15%
- 15–25 years
- 8%
- 25–45 years
- 36%
- 45–65 years
- 25%
- 65+ years
- 17%
- Single-person
- 46%
- With children
- 28%
- Without children
- 26%
Housing
- Single-family home
- 53%
- Multi-family home
- 47%
- Detached
- 0%
- Semi-detached
- 1%
- Corner house
- 8%
- Terraced
- 44%
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
- Rented (total)
- 49%
- Social housing
- 41%
- Private rental
- 8%
- Built last 10 years
- 4%
- Built > 10 years ago
- 96%
Distance to amenities
- Primary school
- 400 m
- Secondary school
- 1.2 km
- Daycare
- 400 m
- GP
- 600 m
- Pharmacy
- 500 m
- Hospital
- 1.8 km
- Supermarket
- 400 m
- Everyday shops
- 300 m
- Restaurant
- 400 m
- Café
- 500 m
- Library
- 600 m
- Museum
- 1.9 km
- Cinema
- 2.4 km
- Theatre
- 2.0 km
- Swimming pool
- 1.7 km
- Train station
- 2.3 km
- Motorway access
- 1.2 km
Business activity
- Business locations
- 275
- Trade & hospitality
- 25
- Business services
- 70
- Government, education, care
- 55
- Culture, recreation, other
- 40
- Industry & energy
- 55
- Transport, information
- 25
- Finance & real estate
- 5
- Agriculture, forestry
- 0
Education
- Primary school pupils
- 180
- Secondary school pupils
- 90
- MBO students (vocational)
- 40
- HBO students (applied uni)
- 50
- University students
- 10
Energy
- With solar power
- 34%
- Gas-free
- 2%
- Avg. electricity usage
- 1.910 kWh
- Avg. gas usage
- 710 m³
Mobility
- Cars per household
- 0.7
- Total cars
- 885
- Total motorcycles
- 90
Haarlem in figures
Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.
- Inwoners (2026)
- 2.350 vs Haarlem 168.888
- Inwoners naar herkomstland
- Nederland 68% · Europa (excl Nederland) 12% · Overig Buiten-Europa 10%
- Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
- 2 vs Haarlem 2
- Samenstelling huishoudens
- Eénpersoonshuishoudens 45% · Huishoudens met kinderen 28% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 26%
- Inwoners naar leeftijd
- 25 t/m 44 jaar 34% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 24% · 65 jaar en ouder 17%
Heritage & protection
- Municipal monuments
- 1
- Green coverage
- 13%
- 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=703)
- Other / unknown
- 56%
- Wooden pile
- 32%
- Concrete pile
- 11%
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 Van Zeggelenbuurt
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 Van Zeggelenbuurt?
Average property value in Van Zeggelenbuurt is € 409.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.
What is it like to live in Van Zeggelenbuurt?
Van Zeggelenbuurt consists mostly of a mix of single-family and apartment. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.
Buying a house in Van Zeggelenbuurt: what to look for?
When buying in Van Zeggelenbuurt, 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 Van Zeggelenbuurt: how to start?
For a property sale in Van Zeggelenbuurt (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Which real estate agent works in Van Zeggelenbuurt?
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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