Estate agent in Van Galenbuurt
640 inhabitants · 274 dwellings · Avg. property value € 740.000
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%
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 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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