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Neighbourhood of · Haarlem · District Delftwijk

Estate agent in Schrijversbuurt

2.165 inhabitants · 1.209 dwellings · Avg. property value € 368.000

2.165Inhabitants
1.209Dwellings
€ 368.000Avg. property value
1.195Households
11.771/km²Density
18 haArea

About Schrijversbuurt

Schrijversbuurt 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. Apartments and multi-family homes form the majority.

The neighbourhood has 2.165 inhabitants and 1.209 dwellings. Roughly 31% are owner-occupied and 69% rental, with 61% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 368.000 (CBS 2024). A relatively large share is 65 or older.

Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority. At about 27% green coverage, the area is notably green.

The nearest primary school sits at about 600 m, a large supermarket at 400 m. Motorway access is close by.

Walking through, you pass Gerard Revestraat, Schrijversbuurt in Delftwijk, Marsmanplein and Leidsebuurt.

About 11% of homes are gas-free.

Schrijversbuurt on the map

Demographics

Men
1.020
Women
1.140
Avg. household size
1.8
0–15 years
11%
15–25 years
8%
25–45 years
24%
45–65 years
23%
65+ years
34%
Single-person
50%
With children
20%
Without children
30%

Housing

Single-family home
11%
Multi-family home
89%
Detached
0%
Semi-detached
0%
Corner house
2%
Terraced
9%
Owner-occupied
31%
Rented (total)
69%
Social housing
61%
Private rental
9%
Built last 10 years
0%
Built > 10 years ago
100%

Distance to amenities

Primary school
600 m
Secondary school
1.4 km
Daycare
500 m
GP
500 m
Pharmacy
800 m
Hospital
900 m
Supermarket
400 m
Everyday shops
300 m
Restaurant
300 m
Café
700 m
Library
1.6 km
Museum
3.7 km
Cinema
5.0 km
Theatre
4.8 km
Swimming pool
1.6 km
Train station
2.6 km
Motorway access
1.0 km

Business activity

Business locations
235
Trade & hospitality
50
Business services
55
Government, education, care
40
Culture, recreation, other
25
Industry & energy
35
Transport, information
30
Finance & real estate
5
Agriculture, forestry
0

Education

Primary school pupils
130
Secondary school pupils
80
MBO students (vocational)
40
HBO students (applied uni)
30
University students
10

Energy

With solar power
5%
Gas-free
11%
Avg. electricity usage
1.940 kWh
Avg. gas usage
540 m³

Mobility

Cars per household
0.8
Total cars
930
Total motorcycles
55

Haarlem in figures

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

Inwoners (2026)
2.108 vs Haarlem 168.888
Inwoners naar herkomstland
Nederland 64% · Europa (excl Nederland) 10% · Overig Buiten-Europa 10%
Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
2 vs Haarlem 2
Samenstelling huishoudens
Eénpersoonshuishoudens 52% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 28% · Huishoudens met kinderen 19%
Inwoners naar leeftijd
65 jaar en ouder 36% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 22% · 25 t/m 44 jaar 22%

Heritage & protection

Green coverage
27%
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=156)

Concrete pile
76%
Shallow (on ground)
24%
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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
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  • Foundation-problem priority zone (RVO)
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Schrijversbuurt?

Average property value in Schrijversbuurt is € 368.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.

What is it like to live in Schrijversbuurt?

Schrijversbuurt consists mostly of apartments. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.

Buying a house in Schrijversbuurt: what to look for?

When buying in Schrijversbuurt, 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 Schrijversbuurt: how to start?

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

Which real estate agent works in Schrijversbuurt?

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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