Estate agent in Bakenes
2.040 inhabitants · 1.338 dwellings · Avg. property value € 532.000
About Bakenes
Bakenes is a neighbourhood in Haarlem in the Centrum 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 2.040 inhabitants and 1.338 dwellings. Roughly 41% are owner-occupied and 59% rental, with 10% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 532.000 (CBS 2024). The share of single-person households is high.
The area counts 130 national monuments and 39 municipal monuments. Around 734 buildings hold architectural-historic value. The area lies within Haarlem's nationally-protected cityscape. Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority. Green coverage is low (2%): distinctly built-up.
The nearest primary school sits at about 700 m, a large supermarket at 700 m. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. Haarlem station is at 800 m, comfortably within cycling distance.
Walking through, you pass Jansstraat, Damstraat, Klokhuisplein, Riviervismarkt, Over de Brug and Gravestenenbrug.
The local residents' platform writes (source: Binnenstad-Vijfhoek-Raaks-Doelen): «Op zondag 20 oktober 2024 om 16.00 uur werd het boek De Bakenes officieel gepresenteerd in het ABC Architectuurcentrum Haarlem. In het Architectuurcentrum is vanaf die datum tot 20 januari 2025 een expositie te zien van 17 posters van 140 x 100 cm van alle illustraties uit het boek.»
Bakenes on the map
Demographics
- Men
- 1.030
- Women
- 1.005
- Avg. household size
- 1.6
- 0–15 years
- 8%
- 15–25 years
- 9%
- 25–45 years
- 37%
- 45–65 years
- 26%
- 65+ years
- 19%
- Single-person
- 61%
- With children
- 15%
- Without children
- 24%
Housing
- Single-family home
- 27%
- Multi-family home
- 73%
- Detached
- 0%
- Semi-detached
- 0%
- Corner house
- 5%
- Terraced
- 22%
- Owner-occupied
- 41%
- Rented (total)
- 59%
- Social housing
- 10%
- Private rental
- 48%
- Built last 10 years
- 0%
- Built > 10 years ago
- 100%
Distance to amenities
- Primary school
- 700 m
- Secondary school
- 800 m
- Daycare
- 300 m
- GP
- 800 m
- Pharmacy
- 800 m
- Hospital
- 2.9 km
- Supermarket
- 700 m
- Everyday shops
- 300 m
- Restaurant
- 200 m
- Café
- 100 m
- Library
- 1.0 km
- Museum
- 500 m
- Cinema
- 1.1 km
- Theatre
- 300 m
- Swimming pool
- 2.4 km
- Train station
- 800 m
- Motorway access
- 2.3 km
Business activity
- Business locations
- 650
- Trade & hospitality
- 125
- Business services
- 240
- Government, education, care
- 75
- Culture, recreation, other
- 95
- Industry & energy
- 35
- Transport, information
- 40
- Finance & real estate
- 40
- Agriculture, forestry
- 0
Education
- Primary school pupils
- 80
- Secondary school pupils
- 70
- MBO students (vocational)
- 20
- HBO students (applied uni)
- 40
- University students
- 50
Energy
- With solar power
- 5%
- Gas-free
- 3%
- Avg. electricity usage
- 1.890 kWh
- Avg. gas usage
- 800 m³
Mobility
- Cars per household
- -99997.0
- Total cars
- 3.390
- Total motorcycles
- 75
Haarlem in figures
Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.
- Inwoners (2026)
- 2.096 vs Haarlem 168.888
- Inwoners naar herkomstland
- Nederland 60% · Europa (excl Nederland) 18% · Overig Buiten-Europa 14%
- Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
- 2 vs Haarlem 2
- Samenstelling huishoudens
- Eénpersoonshuishoudens 61% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 24% · Huishoudens met kinderen 14%
- Inwoners naar leeftijd
- 25 t/m 44 jaar 35% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 26% · 65 jaar en ouder 20%
Heritage & protection
- National monuments
- 130
- Municipal monuments
- 39
- Buildings with architectural-historic value
- 734
- Green coverage
- 2%
- Protected cityscape
- Yes
- 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=341)
- Shallow (on ground)
- 53%
- Concrete pile
- 30%
- Other / unknown
- 14%
- Wooden pile
- 2%
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)
What residents and local sources write about Bakenes
Over de brug en terug. 11 en 12 april 2026 – Burgwal en Bakenes in Bewoners , In de wijk Op zaterdag 11 en zondag 12 april vindt de jaarlijkse kunstroute Over de brug en terug plaats. In de wijken Burgwal en Bakenes. Er zijn in totaal 43 locaties te bezoeken met meer dan 70 kunstenaars uit verschillende disciplines ( schilderkunst, fotografie, keramiek e.v.a). www.overdebrugenterug.nl Tijd: 12.00 tot 17.00 uur
Op zaterdag 11 en zondag 12 april vindt de jaarlijkse kunstroute Over de brug en terug plaats. In de wijken Burgwal en Bakenes.
Op zondag 20 oktober 2024 om 16.00 uur werd het boek De Bakenes officieel gepresenteerd in het ABC Architectuurcentrum Haarlem. In het Architectuurcentrum is vanaf die datum tot 20 januari 2025 een expositie te zien van 17 posters van 140 x 100 cm van alle illustraties uit het boek. Het 248 pagina’s tellende, gebonden boek van Sak van den Boom (ruim 400 minutieus getekende illustraties) en Ton in ’t Veld (verhalen over – de historie van – alle straten) beschrijft de Bakenes, het monumentale hart van Haarlem met zijn rijke historie. De Bakenes is de wijk die wordt begrensd door de Nieuwe Gracht, het Spaarne, Damstraat, Klokhuisplein, Riviervismarkt en Jansstraat. En telt maar liefst 169 rijksmonumenten. Het boek is á € 20,- verkrijgbaar bij het Architectuurcentrum of de plaatselijke boekhandel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cost in Bakenes?
Average property value in Bakenes is € 532.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.
What is it like to live in Bakenes?
Bakenes consists mostly of apartments. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.
Buying a house in Bakenes: what to look for?
When buying in Bakenes, 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 Bakenes: how to start?
For a property sale in Bakenes (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Which real estate agent works in Bakenes?
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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