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Neighbourhood of · Haarlem · District Oude Stad

Estate agent in Binnenstad

3.285 inhabitants · 1.985 dwellings · Avg. property value € 509.000

3.285Inhabitants
1.985Dwellings
€ 509.000Avg. property value
1.935Households
12.657/km²Density
27 haArea

About Binnenstad

Binnenstad 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 3.285 inhabitants and 1.985 dwellings. Roughly 37% are owner-occupied and 63% rental, with 7% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 509.000 (CBS 2024). Mostly residents aged 25–45. The share of single-person households is high.

The area counts 131 national monuments and 111 municipal monuments. Around 1.131 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 800 m, a large supermarket at 300 m. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. The station is 1.1 km away. Easy by bike.

Walking through, you pass Leidsevaart, Nationaal Park Zuid, Wilhelminastraat, Schoterbos, Engelandpark and Schoterbrug.

The local residents' platform writes (source: Binnenstad-Vijfhoek-Raaks-Doelen): «En de binnenstad is dan ook de hele binnenstad. De wijkraden Binnenstad, Heiliglanden De Kamp en Vijfhoek-Raaks-Doelen hebben samen het platform Binnenstad 023 opgericht.»

Binnenstad on the map

Demographics

Men
1.740
Women
1.540
Avg. household size
1.6
0–15 years
6%
15–25 years
9%
25–45 years
44%
45–65 years
25%
65+ years
16%
Single-person
57%
With children
12%
Without children
30%

Housing

Single-family home
20%
Multi-family home
80%
Detached
0%
Semi-detached
0%
Corner house
2%
Terraced
18%
Owner-occupied
37%
Rented (total)
63%
Social housing
7%
Private rental
57%
Built last 10 years
1%
Built > 10 years ago
99%

Distance to amenities

Primary school
800 m
Secondary school
400 m
Daycare
500 m
GP
300 m
Pharmacy
500 m
Hospital
2.8 km
Supermarket
300 m
Everyday shops
100 m
Restaurant
100 m
Café
100 m
Library
500 m
Museum
400 m
Cinema
600 m
Theatre
500 m
Swimming pool
2.3 km
Train station
1.1 km
Motorway access
1.9 km

Business activity

Business locations
1.145
Trade & hospitality
415
Business services
265
Government, education, care
130
Culture, recreation, other
170
Industry & energy
60
Transport, information
65
Finance & real estate
35
Agriculture, forestry
0

Education

Primary school pupils
100
Secondary school pupils
60
MBO students (vocational)
30
HBO students (applied uni)
80
University students
60

Energy

With solar power
3%
Gas-free
1%
Avg. electricity usage
1.990 kWh
Avg. gas usage
800 m³

Mobility

Cars per household
0.5
Total cars
945
Total motorcycles
80

Haarlem in figures

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

Inwoners (2026)
3.102 vs Haarlem 168.888
Inwoners naar herkomstland
Nederland 55% · Europa (excl Nederland) 21% · Overig Buiten-Europa 14%
Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
2 vs Haarlem 2
Samenstelling huishoudens
Eénpersoonshuishoudens 58% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 29% · Huishoudens met kinderen 12%
Inwoners naar leeftijd
25 t/m 44 jaar 41% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 25% · 65 jaar en ouder 17%

Heritage & protection

National monuments
131
Municipal monuments
111
Buildings with architectural-historic value
1.131
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=400)

Shallow (on ground)
62%
Concrete pile
26%
Other / unknown
12%
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Foundation report per property

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  • 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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What residents and local sources write about Binnenstad

Neighbourhood platform / residents
Binnenstad-Vijfhoek-Raaks-Doelen

Op 28 maart jl. heeft de wijkraad Binnenstad Haarlem zichzelf opgeheven. In plaats daarvan is het wijkplatform Binnenstad023 opgericht.

Binnenstad-Vijfhoek-Raaks-Doelen

Het Wijkplatform Binnenstad Haarlem (WB023) is een informeel en laagdrempelig intermediair tussen gemeente, bewoners, forensen, bezoekers, ondernemers en horeca. Voor een leefbare binnenstad is overleg en contact tussen alle personen essentieel en communicatie cruciaal. Daarom verscheen in de week van 10 tot en met 16 november een flyer op alle matten van postcodegebied 2011. De eerste tastbare uiting uit een scala van communicatiemogelijkheden.

Binnenstad-Vijfhoek-Raaks-Doelen

Een belangrijke manier van communiceren is de nieuwsbrief. Momenteel heeft het WB023 zo’n twaalfhonderd unieke e-mailadressen. Dat moeten er meer worden, zo luidt het doel. Uit onderzoek (postconcurrent.nl) blijkt dat het 2011-postcodegebied zo’n 9.100 brievenbussen heeft. Meer specifiek het beoogde gebied beslaat de binnenstad die wordt begrensd door de wateren (Spaarne, Leidsevaart, Raamvest en de bolwerken). Dus, er zijn nog wat adressen te winnen.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Binnenstad?

Average property value in Binnenstad is € 509.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.

What is it like to live in Binnenstad?

Binnenstad consists mostly of apartments. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.

Buying a house in Binnenstad: what to look for?

When buying in Binnenstad, 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 Binnenstad: how to start?

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

Which real estate agent works in Binnenstad?

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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