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Neighbourhood of · Haarlem · District Molenwijk

Estate agent in Waddenbuurt

1.810 inhabitants · 841 dwellings · Avg. property value € 242.000

1.810Inhabitants
841Dwellings
€ 242.000Avg. property value
885Households
11.586/km²Density
16 haArea

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%
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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 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].

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Source: CBS Open Data, Key figures districts and neighbourhoods 2024

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