Estate agent in Frans Halsbuurt
1.940 inhabitants · 977 dwellings · Avg. property value € 468.000
About Frans Halsbuurt
Frans Halsbuurt is a neighbourhood in Haarlem in the Noord district. Almost all buildings predate the last decade; very little new construction. Density is distinctly urban: streets densely built, homes close together.
The neighbourhood has 1.940 inhabitants and 977 dwellings. Roughly 54% are owner-occupied and 45% rental, with 7% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 468.000 (CBS 2024). Mostly residents aged 25–45.
The area counts 5 national monuments and 10 municipal monuments. The area lies within Haarlem's nationally-protected cityscape. Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority.
The nearest primary school sits at about 500 m, a large supermarket at 400 m. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. Haarlem station is at 1.0 km, comfortably within cycling distance. Motorway access is close by.
Walking through, you pass Sabine Piek, Transvaalbuurt, Cronjéstraat, Eigenaresse Wendelien, Frans Hals and Kleverlaan.
The local residents' platform writes (source: Patrimoniumbuurt): «Sabine Piek is wijkagent voor de wijken Patrimoniumbuurt, Frans Halsbuurt en Transvaalbuurt (inclusief de Cronjéstraat). Zij surveilleert te voet, op de bike en in de politiebus. Het bureau voor alle wijkagenten in de stad is gevestigd aan de Koudenhorn.»
Frans Halsbuurt on the map
Demographics
- Men
- 970
- Women
- 970
- Avg. household size
- 1.8
- 0–15 years
- 14%
- 15–25 years
- 12%
- 25–45 years
- 41%
- 45–65 years
- 24%
- 65+ years
- 10%
- Single-person
- 54%
- With children
- 23%
- Without children
- 23%
Housing
- Single-family home
- 33%
- Multi-family home
- 67%
- Detached
- 0%
- Semi-detached
- 0%
- Corner house
- 3%
- Terraced
- 29%
- Owner-occupied
- 54%
- Rented (total)
- 45%
- Social housing
- 7%
- Private rental
- 39%
- Built last 10 years
- 0%
- Built > 10 years ago
- 100%
Distance to amenities
- Primary school
- 500 m
- Secondary school
- 1.2 km
- Daycare
- 400 m
- GP
- 400 m
- Pharmacy
- 400 m
- Hospital
- 4.1 km
- Supermarket
- 400 m
- Everyday shops
- 300 m
- Restaurant
- 200 m
- Café
- 500 m
- Library
- 1.9 km
- Museum
- 300 m
- Cinema
- 1.7 km
- Theatre
- 1.5 km
- Swimming pool
- 2.6 km
- Train station
- 1.0 km
- Motorway access
- 1.2 km
Business activity
- Business locations
- 380
- Trade & hospitality
- 35
- Business services
- 120
- Government, education, care
- 60
- Culture, recreation, other
- 55
- Industry & energy
- 60
- Transport, information
- 40
- Finance & real estate
- 5
- Agriculture, forestry
- 0
Education
- Primary school pupils
- 140
- Secondary school pupils
- 100
- MBO students (vocational)
- 20
- HBO students (applied uni)
- 50
- University students
- 50
Energy
- With solar power
- 11%
- Gas-free
- 1%
- Avg. electricity usage
- 2.010 kWh
- Avg. gas usage
- 830 m³
Mobility
- Cars per household
- 0.5
- Total cars
- 580
- Total motorcycles
- 50
Haarlem in figures
Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.
- Inwoners (2026)
- 1.918 vs Haarlem 168.888
- Inwoners naar herkomstland
- Nederland 54% · Europa (excl Nederland) 25% · Overig Buiten-Europa 10%
- Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
- 2 vs Haarlem 2
- Samenstelling huishoudens
- Eénpersoonshuishoudens 53% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 23% · Huishoudens met kinderen 22%
- Inwoners naar leeftijd
- 25 t/m 44 jaar 40% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 23% · 0 t/m 14 jaar 14%
Heritage & protection
- National monuments
- 5
- Municipal monuments
- 10
- Buildings with architectural-historic value
- 14
- Green coverage
- 8%
- 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=427)
- Shallow (on ground)
- 90%
- Other / unknown
- 6%
- Concrete pile
- 3%
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 Frans Halsbuurt
Sabine Piek is wijkagent voor de wijken Patrimoniumbuurt, Frans Halsbuurt en Transvaalbuurt (inclusief de Cronjéstraat). Zij surveilleert te voet, op de bike en in de politiebus. Het bureau voor alle wijkagenten in de stad is gevestigd aan de Koudenhorn.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cost in Frans Halsbuurt?
Average property value in Frans Halsbuurt is € 468.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.
What is it like to live in Frans Halsbuurt?
Frans Halsbuurt consists mostly of apartments. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.
Buying a house in Frans Halsbuurt: what to look for?
When buying in Frans Halsbuurt, 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 Frans Halsbuurt: how to start?
For a property sale in Frans Halsbuurt (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Which real estate agent works in Frans Halsbuurt?
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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