Estate agent in Rivierenbuurt
1.470 inhabitants · 663 dwellings · Avg. property value € 446.000
About Rivierenbuurt
Rivierenbuurt is a neighbourhood in Haarlem in the Noord district. Almost all buildings predate the last decade; very little new construction. Density is distinctly urban: streets densely built, homes close together. Single-family homes dominate the streetscape.
The neighbourhood has 1.470 inhabitants and 663 dwellings. Roughly 70% are owner-occupied and 30% rental, with 22% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 446.000 (CBS 2024).
Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority.
The nearest primary school sits at about 200 m, a large supermarket at 400 m. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. Motorway access is close by.
Walking through, you pass Delftwijk, Haarlemmermeerse Bos, Simon Vestdijkpark and Amsterdam-Rivierenbuurt Zuid.
Rivierenbuurt on the map
Demographics
- Men
- 720
- Women
- 750
- Avg. household size
- 2.2
- 0–15 years
- 18%
- 15–25 years
- 11%
- 25–45 years
- 28%
- 45–65 years
- 26%
- 65+ years
- 17%
- Single-person
- 37%
- With children
- 37%
- Without children
- 26%
Housing
- Single-family home
- 76%
- Multi-family home
- 24%
- Detached
- 0%
- Semi-detached
- 1%
- Corner house
- 9%
- Terraced
- 65%
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Rented (total)
- 30%
- Social housing
- 22%
- Private rental
- 8%
- Built last 10 years
- 0%
- Built > 10 years ago
- 100%
Distance to amenities
- Primary school
- 200 m
- Secondary school
- 800 m
- Daycare
- 200 m
- GP
- 200 m
- Pharmacy
- 300 m
- Hospital
- 1.3 km
- Supermarket
- 400 m
- Everyday shops
- 200 m
- Restaurant
- 100 m
- Café
- 200 m
- Library
- 1.0 km
- Museum
- 3.0 km
- Cinema
- 4.4 km
- Theatre
- 4.3 km
- Swimming pool
- 900 m
- Train station
- 3.0 km
- Motorway access
- 1.4 km
Business activity
- Business locations
- 180
- Trade & hospitality
- 15
- Business services
- 55
- Government, education, care
- 45
- Culture, recreation, other
- 15
- Industry & energy
- 30
- Transport, information
- 15
- Finance & real estate
- 5
- Agriculture, forestry
- 0
Education
- Primary school pupils
- 140
- Secondary school pupils
- 80
- MBO students (vocational)
- 30
- HBO students (applied uni)
- 20
- University students
- 10
Energy
- With solar power
- 21%
- Gas-free
- 0%
- Avg. electricity usage
- 2.090 kWh
- Avg. gas usage
- 840 m³
Mobility
- Cars per household
- 0.9
- Total cars
- 595
- Total motorcycles
- 50
Haarlem in figures
Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.
- Inwoners (2026)
- 1.456 vs Haarlem 168.888
- Inwoners naar herkomstland
- Nederland 74% · Europa (excl Nederland) 9% · Overig Buiten-Europa 8%
- Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
- 2 vs Haarlem 2
- Samenstelling huishoudens
- Eénpersoonshuishoudens 37% · Huishoudens met kinderen 37% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 25%
- Inwoners naar leeftijd
- 45 t/m 64 jaar 27% · 25 t/m 44 jaar 26% · 65 jaar en ouder 17%
Heritage & protection
- Municipal monuments
- 4
- Green coverage
- 8%
- 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=523)
- Shallow (on ground)
- 92%
- Concrete pile
- 8%
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)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cost in Rivierenbuurt?
Average property value in Rivierenbuurt is € 446.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.
What is it like to live in Rivierenbuurt?
Rivierenbuurt 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 Rivierenbuurt: what to look for?
When buying in Rivierenbuurt, 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 Rivierenbuurt: how to start?
For a property sale in Rivierenbuurt (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Which real estate agent works in Rivierenbuurt?
Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede covers sales, purchase, rental and management in Haarlem. Schedule an introduction via +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Place a bid or get a valuation?
Browse our listings in this neighbourhood or request a free valuation.
Source: CBS Open Data, Key figures districts and neighbourhoods 2024
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