Estate agent in Vijfhoek
3.500 inhabitants · 1.741 dwellings · Avg. property value € 530.000
About Vijfhoek
Vijfhoek 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. Recurring descriptors: well-loved, lively.
The neighbourhood has 3.500 inhabitants and 1.741 dwellings. Roughly 48% are owner-occupied and 52% rental, with 10% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 530.000 (CBS 2024). The share of single-person households is high.
The area counts 67 national monuments and 37 municipal monuments. Around 1.068 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 (4%): distinctly built-up.
The nearest primary school sits at about 900 m, a large supermarket at 300 m. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. The station is 1.6 km away. Easy by bike.
Walking through, you pass Lange Lakenstraat, Kleverpark, Jopenkerk, Gedempte Raamgracht, Botermarkt and Popelingstraat.
Vijfhoek on the map
Demographics
- Men
- 1.665
- Women
- 1.835
- Avg. household size
- 1.6
- 0–15 years
- 10%
- 15–25 years
- 9%
- 25–45 years
- 37%
- 45–65 years
- 28%
- 65+ years
- 15%
- Single-person
- 57%
- With children
- 17%
- Without children
- 26%
Housing
- Single-family home
- 34%
- Multi-family home
- 66%
- Detached
- 0%
- Semi-detached
- 0%
- Corner house
- 4%
- Terraced
- 30%
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Rented (total)
- 52%
- Social housing
- 10%
- Private rental
- 42%
- Built last 10 years
- 2%
- Built > 10 years ago
- 98%
Distance to amenities
- Primary school
- 900 m
- Secondary school
- 700 m
- Daycare
- 600 m
- GP
- 300 m
- Pharmacy
- 700 m
- Hospital
- 2.8 km
- Supermarket
- 300 m
- Everyday shops
- 200 m
- Restaurant
- 100 m
- Café
- 200 m
- Library
- 400 m
- Museum
- 600 m
- Cinema
- 400 m
- Theatre
- 500 m
- Swimming pool
- 2.5 km
- Train station
- 1.6 km
- Motorway access
- 1.7 km
Business activity
- Business locations
- 915
- Trade & hospitality
- 205
- Business services
- 260
- Government, education, care
- 150
- Culture, recreation, other
- 130
- Industry & energy
- 50
- Transport, information
- 75
- Finance & real estate
- 40
- Agriculture, forestry
- 0
Education
- Primary school pupils
- 170
- Secondary school pupils
- 140
- MBO students (vocational)
- 20
- HBO students (applied uni)
- 60
- University students
- 50
Energy
- With solar power
- 8%
- Gas-free
- 2%
- Avg. electricity usage
- 2.010 kWh
- Avg. gas usage
- 800 m³
Mobility
- Cars per household
- 0.5
- Total cars
- 935
- Total motorcycles
- 105
Haarlem in figures
Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.
- Inwoners (2026)
- 3.271 vs Haarlem 168.888
- Inwoners naar herkomstland
- Nederland 56% · Europa (excl Nederland) 24% · Overig Buiten-Europa 11%
- Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
- 2 vs Haarlem 2
- Samenstelling huishoudens
- Eénpersoonshuishoudens 57% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 25% · Huishoudens met kinderen 17%
- Inwoners naar leeftijd
- 25 t/m 44 jaar 35% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 28% · 65 jaar en ouder 16%
Heritage & protection
- National monuments
- 67
- Municipal monuments
- 37
- Buildings with architectural-historic value
- 1.068
- Green coverage
- 4%
- 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=339)
- Shallow (on ground)
- 64%
- Concrete pile
- 13%
- Other / unknown
- 12%
- Wooden pile
- 11%
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 Vijfhoek
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cost in Vijfhoek?
Average property value in Vijfhoek is € 530.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.
What is it like to live in Vijfhoek?
Vijfhoek consists mostly of apartments. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.
Buying a house in Vijfhoek: what to look for?
When buying in Vijfhoek, 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 Vijfhoek: how to start?
For a property sale in Vijfhoek (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Which real estate agent works in Vijfhoek?
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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