Estate agent in Geschiedschrijversbuurt
2.530 inhabitants · 1.310 dwellings · Avg. property value € 491.000
About Geschiedschrijversbuurt
Geschiedschrijversbuurt is a neighbourhood in Haarlem in the Zuidwest district. Density is distinctly urban: streets densely built, homes close together. A substantial share of housing is owned by social-housing corporations.
The neighbourhood has 2.530 inhabitants and 1.310 dwellings. Roughly 37% are owner-occupied and 63% rental, with 30% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 491.000 (CBS 2024).
The area lies within Haarlem's nationally-protected cityscape. Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority.
The nearest primary school sits at about 500 m, a large supermarket at 500 m. The station is 2.2 km away. Easy by bike. Motorway access is close by.
About 27% of homes are gas-free.
Geschiedschrijversbuurt on the map
Demographics
- Men
- 1.210
- Women
- 1.325
- Avg. household size
- 1.9
- 0–15 years
- 15%
- 15–25 years
- 9%
- 25–45 years
- 35%
- 45–65 years
- 23%
- 65+ years
- 18%
- Single-person
- 43%
- With children
- 28%
- Without children
- 29%
Housing
- Single-family home
- 59%
- Multi-family home
- 41%
- Detached
- 0%
- Semi-detached
- 1%
- Corner house
- 12%
- Terraced
- 46%
- Owner-occupied
- 37%
- Rented (total)
- 63%
- Social housing
- 30%
- Private rental
- 32%
- Built last 10 years
- 23%
- Built > 10 years ago
- 77%
Distance to amenities
- Primary school
- 500 m
- Secondary school
- 500 m
- Daycare
- 400 m
- GP
- 400 m
- Pharmacy
- 900 m
- Hospital
- 3.2 km
- Supermarket
- 500 m
- Everyday shops
- 300 m
- Restaurant
- 400 m
- Café
- 600 m
- Library
- 1.5 km
- Museum
- 1.7 km
- Cinema
- 1.3 km
- Theatre
- 1.2 km
- Swimming pool
- 2.9 km
- Train station
- 2.2 km
- Motorway access
- 700 m
Business activity
- Business locations
- 370
- Trade & hospitality
- 40
- Business services
- 125
- Government, education, care
- 75
- Culture, recreation, other
- 60
- Industry & energy
- 35
- Transport, information
- 30
- Finance & real estate
- 10
- Agriculture, forestry
- 0
Education
- Primary school pupils
- 180
- Secondary school pupils
- 140
- MBO students (vocational)
- 30
- HBO students (applied uni)
- 60
- University students
- 30
Energy
- With solar power
- 16%
- Gas-free
- 27%
- Avg. electricity usage
- 1.950 kWh
- Avg. gas usage
- 670 m³
Mobility
- Cars per household
- 0.7
- Total cars
- 975
- Total motorcycles
- 75
Haarlem in figures
Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.
- Inwoners (2026)
- 2.483 vs Haarlem 168.888
- Inwoners naar herkomstland
- Nederland 72% · Europa (excl Nederland) 11% · Overig Buiten-Europa 9%
- 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 33% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 23% · 65 jaar en ouder 19%
Heritage & protection
- Municipal monuments
- 5
- Green coverage
- 12%
- Protected cityscape
- Yes
- 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=860)
- Wooden pile
- 68%
- Shallow (on ground)
- 22%
- Other / unknown
- 5%
- Concrete pile
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cost in Geschiedschrijversbuurt?
Average property value in Geschiedschrijversbuurt is € 491.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.
What is it like to live in Geschiedschrijversbuurt?
Geschiedschrijversbuurt 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 Geschiedschrijversbuurt: what to look for?
When buying in Geschiedschrijversbuurt, 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 Geschiedschrijversbuurt: how to start?
For a property sale in Geschiedschrijversbuurt (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Which real estate agent works in Geschiedschrijversbuurt?
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?
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Source: CBS Open Data, Key figures districts and neighbourhoods 2024
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