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Neighbourhood of · Haarlem · District Houtvaartkwartier

Estate agent in Van Galenbuurt

640 inhabitants · 274 dwellings · Avg. property value € 740.000

640Inhabitants
274Dwellings
€ 740.000Avg. property value
265Households
4.868/km²Density
14 haArea

About Van Galenbuurt

Van Galenbuurt is a neighbourhood in Haarlem in the Zuidwest district. Almost all buildings predate the last decade; very little new construction. Single-family homes dominate the streetscape. Average property value is well above the municipal benchmark; a higher price segment.

The neighbourhood has 640 inhabitants and 274 dwellings. Roughly 84% are owner-occupied and 16% rental, with 11% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 740.000 (CBS 2024). Many households with children.

The area counts 1 national monuments and 1 municipal monuments. Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority.

The nearest primary school sits at about 700 m, a large supermarket at 600 m. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. The station is 1.8 km away. Easy by bike. Motorway access is close by.

Solar panels cover about 37% of roofs, above the municipal average.

Van Galenbuurt on the map

Demographics

Men
305
Women
335
Avg. household size
2.4
0–15 years
16%
15–25 years
12%
25–45 years
12%
45–65 years
33%
65+ years
27%
Single-person
24%
With children
41%
Without children
35%

Housing

Single-family home
84%
Multi-family home
16%
Detached
1%
Semi-detached
3%
Corner house
20%
Terraced
59%
Owner-occupied
84%
Rented (total)
16%
Social housing
11%
Private rental
5%
Built last 10 years
0%
Built > 10 years ago
100%

Distance to amenities

Primary school
700 m
Secondary school
1.0 km
Daycare
400 m
GP
600 m
Pharmacy
1.0 km
Hospital
3.8 km
Supermarket
600 m
Everyday shops
600 m
Restaurant
400 m
Café
500 m
Library
1.4 km
Museum
1.6 km
Cinema
1.1 km
Theatre
1.2 km
Swimming pool
3.5 km
Train station
1.8 km
Motorway access
500 m

Business activity

Business locations
85
Trade & hospitality
10
Business services
30
Government, education, care
30
Culture, recreation, other
5
Industry & energy
5
Transport, information
5
Finance & real estate
5
Agriculture, forestry
0

Education

Primary school pupils
50
Secondary school pupils
40
MBO students (vocational)
10
HBO students (applied uni)
10
University students
20

Energy

With solar power
37%
Gas-free
0%
Avg. electricity usage
2.360 kWh
Avg. gas usage
1.120 m³

Mobility

Cars per household
1.0
Total cars
270
Total motorcycles
10

Haarlem in figures

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

Inwoners (2026)
625 vs Haarlem 168.888
Inwoners naar herkomstland
Nederland 83% · Europa (excl Nederland) 8% · Overig Buiten-Europa 4%
Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
2 vs Haarlem 2
Samenstelling huishoudens
Huishoudens met kinderen 37% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 35% · Eénpersoonshuishoudens 26%
Inwoners naar leeftijd
45 t/m 64 jaar 31% · 65 jaar en ouder 28% · 0 t/m 14 jaar 16%

Heritage & protection

National monuments
1
Municipal monuments
1
Green coverage
17%
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=226)

Other / unknown
44%
Shallow (on ground)
36%
Wooden pile
11%
Concrete pile
10%
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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)
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Van Galenbuurt?

Average property value in Van Galenbuurt is € 740.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.

What is it like to live in Van Galenbuurt?

Van Galenbuurt 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 Van Galenbuurt: what to look for?

When buying in Van Galenbuurt, 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 Galenbuurt: how to start?

For a property sale in Van Galenbuurt (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 Galenbuurt?

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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