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Neighbourhood of · Haarlem · District Molenwijk

Estate agent in Hondsbos-Dever

1.455 inhabitants · 748 dwellings · Avg. property value € 430.000

1.455Inhabitants
748Dwellings
€ 430.000Avg. property value
745Households
5.740/km²Density
25 haArea

About Hondsbos-Dever

Hondsbos-Dever is a neighbourhood in Haarlem in the Schalkwijk district. Almost all buildings predate the last decade; very little new construction. Single-family homes dominate the streetscape. A substantial share of housing is owned by social-housing corporations.

The neighbourhood has 1.455 inhabitants and 748 dwellings. Roughly 24% are owner-occupied and 76% rental, with 74% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 430.000 (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 31% green coverage, the area is notably green.

The nearest primary school sits at about 700 m, a large supermarket at 900 m.

Solar panels cover about 46% of roofs, above the municipal average.

Hondsbos-Dever on the map

Demographics

Men
700
Women
750
Avg. household size
2.0
0–15 years
11%
15–25 years
9%
25–45 years
18%
45–65 years
25%
65+ years
37%
Single-person
42%
With children
27%
Without children
31%

Housing

Single-family home
84%
Multi-family home
16%
Detached
1%
Semi-detached
7%
Corner house
21%
Terraced
55%
Owner-occupied
24%
Rented (total)
76%
Social housing
74%
Private rental
2%
Built last 10 years
1%
Built > 10 years ago
99%

Distance to amenities

Primary school
700 m
Secondary school
1.8 km
Daycare
500 m
GP
600 m
Pharmacy
600 m
Hospital
2.7 km
Supermarket
900 m
Everyday shops
900 m
Restaurant
1.2 km
Café
1.4 km
Library
1.4 km
Museum
4.2 km
Cinema
1.8 km
Theatre
4.6 km
Swimming pool
2.5 km
Train station
3.8 km
Motorway access
2.9 km

Business activity

Business locations
140
Trade & hospitality
15
Business services
40
Government, education, care
25
Culture, recreation, other
10
Industry & energy
25
Transport, information
20
Finance & real estate
5
Agriculture, forestry
0

Education

Primary school pupils
90
Secondary school pupils
70
MBO students (vocational)
30
HBO students (applied uni)
20
University students
10

Energy

With solar power
46%
Gas-free
1%
Avg. electricity usage
2.130 kWh
Avg. gas usage
850 m³

Mobility

Cars per household
0.9
Total cars
685
Total motorcycles
45

Haarlem in figures

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

Inwoners (2026)
1.518 vs Haarlem 168.888
Inwoners naar herkomstland
Nederland 66% · Europa (excl Nederland) 9% · Overig Buiten-Europa 8%
Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
2 vs Haarlem 2
Samenstelling huishoudens
Eénpersoonshuishoudens 43% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 29% · Huishoudens met kinderen 27%
Inwoners naar leeftijd
65 jaar en ouder 34% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 22% · 25 t/m 44 jaar 20%

Heritage & protection

Green coverage
31%
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=623)

Concrete pile
100%
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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 Hondsbos-Dever?

Average property value in Hondsbos-Dever is € 430.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.

What is it like to live in Hondsbos-Dever?

Hondsbos-Dever 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 Hondsbos-Dever: what to look for?

When buying in Hondsbos-Dever, 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 Hondsbos-Dever: how to start?

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

Which real estate agent works in Hondsbos-Dever?

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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