Estate agent in Waddenbuurt
1.810 inhabitants · 841 dwellings · Avg. property value € 242.000
About Waddenbuurt
Waddenbuurt is a neighbourhood in Haarlem in the Schalkwijk 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 1.810 inhabitants and 841 dwellings. Roughly 34% are owner-occupied and 66% rental, with 58% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 242.000 (CBS 2024).
Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority. At about 30% green coverage, the area is notably green.
The nearest primary school sits at about 800 m, a large supermarket at 500 m.
Waddenbuurt on the map
Demographics
- Men
- 880
- Women
- 930
- Avg. household size
- 2.0
- 0–15 years
- 18%
- 15–25 years
- 15%
- 25–45 years
- 29%
- 45–65 years
- 26%
- 65+ years
- 12%
- Single-person
- 49%
- With children
- 32%
- Without children
- 19%
Housing
- Single-family home
- 7%
- Multi-family home
- 93%
- Detached
- 0%
- Semi-detached
- 0%
- Corner house
- 1%
- Terraced
- 5%
- Owner-occupied
- 34%
- Rented (total)
- 66%
- Social housing
- 58%
- Private rental
- 8%
- Built last 10 years
- 0%
- Built > 10 years ago
- 100%
Distance to amenities
- Primary school
- 800 m
- Secondary school
- 1.8 km
- Daycare
- 200 m
- GP
- 300 m
- Pharmacy
- 300 m
- Hospital
- 2.5 km
- Supermarket
- 500 m
- Everyday shops
- 500 m
- Restaurant
- 1.0 km
- Café
- 1.1 km
- Library
- 1.1 km
- Museum
- 4.2 km
- Cinema
- 1.5 km
- Theatre
- 4.3 km
- Swimming pool
- 2.2 km
- Train station
- 3.9 km
- Motorway access
- 2.6 km
Business activity
- Business locations
- 225
- Trade & hospitality
- 30
- Business services
- 40
- Government, education, care
- 60
- Culture, recreation, other
- 20
- Industry & energy
- 45
- Transport, information
- 30
- Finance & real estate
- 5
- Agriculture, forestry
- 0
Education
- Primary school pupils
- 190
- Secondary school pupils
- 130
- MBO students (vocational)
- 60
- HBO students (applied uni)
- 50
- University students
- 20
Energy
- With solar power
- 7%
- Gas-free
- 0%
- Avg. electricity usage
- 1.800 kWh
- Avg. gas usage
- 820 m³
Mobility
- Cars per household
- 0.7
- Total cars
- 650
- Total motorcycles
- 25
Haarlem in figures
Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.
- Inwoners (2026)
- 1.741 vs Haarlem 168.888
- Inwoners naar herkomstland
- Nederland 38% · Overig Buiten-Europa 23% · Marokko 15%
- Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
- 2 vs Haarlem 2
- Samenstelling huishoudens
- Eénpersoonshuishoudens 47% · Huishoudens met kinderen 32% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 19%
- Inwoners naar leeftijd
- 25 t/m 44 jaar 29% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 26% · 0 t/m 14 jaar 16%
Heritage & protection
- Green coverage
- 30%
- 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=106)
- Concrete pile
- 100%
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 Waddenbuurt?
Average property value in Waddenbuurt is € 242.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.
What is it like to live in Waddenbuurt?
Waddenbuurt consists mostly of apartments. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.
Buying a house in Waddenbuurt: what to look for?
When buying in Waddenbuurt, 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 Waddenbuurt: how to start?
For a property sale in Waddenbuurt (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Which real estate agent works in Waddenbuurt?
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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