Estate agent in Generaalsbuurt
2.050 inhabitants · 1.031 dwellings · Avg. property value € 391.000
About Generaalsbuurt
Generaalsbuurt 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 2.050 inhabitants and 1.031 dwellings. Roughly 58% are owner-occupied and 42% rental, with 4% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 391.000 (CBS 2024). Mostly residents aged 25–45.
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 (0%): distinctly built-up.
The nearest primary school sits at about 600 m, a large supermarket at 600 m. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. The station is 1.3 km away. Easy by bike. Motorway access is close by.
Generaalsbuurt on the map
Demographics
- Men
- 1.040
- Women
- 1.015
- Avg. household size
- 1.8
- 0–15 years
- 14%
- 15–25 years
- 11%
- 25–45 years
- 45%
- 45–65 years
- 23%
- 65+ years
- 8%
- Single-person
- 51%
- With children
- 24%
- Without children
- 25%
Housing
- Single-family home
- 45%
- Multi-family home
- 55%
- Detached
- 0%
- Semi-detached
- 0%
- Corner house
- 1%
- Terraced
- 44%
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Rented (total)
- 42%
- Social housing
- 4%
- Private rental
- 38%
- Built last 10 years
- 0%
- Built > 10 years ago
- 100%
Distance to amenities
- Primary school
- 600 m
- Secondary school
- 1.7 km
- Daycare
- 300 m
- GP
- 700 m
- Pharmacy
- 700 m
- Hospital
- 3.7 km
- Supermarket
- 600 m
- Everyday shops
- 200 m
- Restaurant
- 300 m
- Café
- 500 m
- Library
- 1.9 km
- Museum
- 900 m
- Cinema
- 2.2 km
- Theatre
- 2.1 km
- Swimming pool
- 2.0 km
- Train station
- 1.3 km
- Motorway access
- 1.4 km
Business activity
- Business locations
- 425
- Trade & hospitality
- 105
- Business services
- 105
- Government, education, care
- 55
- Culture, recreation, other
- 60
- Industry & energy
- 65
- Transport, information
- 30
- Finance & real estate
- 10
- Agriculture, forestry
- 0
Education
- Primary school pupils
- 140
- Secondary school pupils
- 70
- MBO students (vocational)
- 30
- HBO students (applied uni)
- 40
- University students
- 50
Energy
- With solar power
- 12%
- Gas-free
- 2%
- Avg. electricity usage
- 2.000 kWh
- Avg. gas usage
- 800 m³
Mobility
- Cars per household
- 0.5
- Total cars
- 620
- Total motorcycles
- 70
Haarlem in figures
Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.
- Inwoners (2026)
- 2.033 vs Haarlem 168.888
- Inwoners naar herkomstland
- Nederland 54% · Europa (excl Nederland) 22% · Overig Buiten-Europa 13%
- Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
- 2 vs Haarlem 2
- Samenstelling huishoudens
- Eénpersoonshuishoudens 49% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 25% · Huishoudens met kinderen 25%
- Inwoners naar leeftijd
- 25 t/m 44 jaar 43% · 45 t/m 64 jaar 23% · 0 t/m 14 jaar 14%
Heritage & protection
- Green coverage
- 0%
- 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=642)
- Shallow (on ground)
- 85%
- Other / unknown
- 14%
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)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cost in Generaalsbuurt?
Average property value in Generaalsbuurt is € 391.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.
What is it like to live in Generaalsbuurt?
Generaalsbuurt consists mostly of a mix of single-family and apartment. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.
Buying a house in Generaalsbuurt: what to look for?
When buying in Generaalsbuurt, 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 Generaalsbuurt: how to start?
For a property sale in Generaalsbuurt (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Which real estate agent works in Generaalsbuurt?
Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede covers sales, purchase, rental and management in Haarlem. Schedule an introduction via +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Place a bid or get a valuation?
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Source: CBS Open Data, Key figures districts and neighbourhoods 2024
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