Estate agent in Leidsebuurt-west
2.690 inhabitants · 1.275 dwellings · Avg. property value € 481.000
About Leidsebuurt-west
Leidsebuurt-west is a neighbourhood in Haarlem in the Zuidwest district. Almost all buildings predate the last decade; very little new construction. Density is distinctly urban: streets densely built, homes close together. Recurring descriptors: spacious.
The neighbourhood has 2.690 inhabitants and 1.275 dwellings. Roughly 65% are owner-occupied and 34% rental, with 20% social housing. Average WOZ value is € 481.000 (CBS 2024).
Buy-to-let restrictions apply to part of the housing stock. Owner-occupiers get priority. Green coverage is low (3%): distinctly built-up.
The nearest primary school sits at about 400 m, a large supermarket at 400 m. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. The station is 2.0 km away. Easy by bike. Motorway access is close by.
A local landmark: Zijlweg.
Leidsebuurt-west on the map
Demographics
- Men
- 1.285
- Women
- 1.410
- Avg. household size
- 2.1
- 0–15 years
- 20%
- 15–25 years
- 8%
- 25–45 years
- 31%
- 45–65 years
- 28%
- 65+ years
- 13%
- Single-person
- 42%
- With children
- 35%
- Without children
- 23%
Housing
- Single-family home
- 70%
- Multi-family home
- 30%
- Detached
- 0%
- Semi-detached
- 0%
- Corner house
- 8%
- Terraced
- 62%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Rented (total)
- 34%
- Social housing
- 20%
- Private rental
- 14%
- Built last 10 years
- 0%
- Built > 10 years ago
- 100%
Distance to amenities
- Primary school
- 400 m
- Secondary school
- 900 m
- Daycare
- 500 m
- GP
- 400 m
- Pharmacy
- 900 m
- Hospital
- 3.4 km
- Supermarket
- 400 m
- Everyday shops
- 500 m
- Restaurant
- 400 m
- Café
- 200 m
- Library
- 1.1 km
- Museum
- 1.4 km
- Cinema
- 800 m
- Theatre
- 1.0 km
- Swimming pool
- 3.1 km
- Train station
- 2.0 km
- Motorway access
- 700 m
Business activity
- Business locations
- 405
- Trade & hospitality
- 40
- Business services
- 115
- Government, education, care
- 80
- Culture, recreation, other
- 55
- Industry & energy
- 60
- Transport, information
- 35
- Finance & real estate
- 10
- Agriculture, forestry
- 0
Education
- Primary school pupils
- 260
- Secondary school pupils
- 170
- MBO students (vocational)
- 40
- HBO students (applied uni)
- 50
- University students
- 30
Energy
- With solar power
- 16%
- Gas-free
- 2%
- Avg. electricity usage
- 2.120 kWh
- Avg. gas usage
- 820 m³
Mobility
- Cars per household
- 0.7
- Total cars
- 915
- Total motorcycles
- 95
Haarlem in figures
Figures from the City of Haarlem's dashboard, with Haarlem averages as a reference.
- Inwoners (2026)
- 2.628 vs Haarlem 168.888
- Inwoners naar herkomstland
- Nederland 67% · Europa (excl Nederland) 15% · Overig Buiten-Europa 10%
- Gemiddelde huishoudensgrootte (2025)
- 2 vs Haarlem 2
- Samenstelling huishoudens
- Eénpersoonshuishoudens 43% · Huishoudens met kinderen 35% · Huishoudens zonder kinderen 21%
- Inwoners naar leeftijd
- 45 t/m 64 jaar 29% · 25 t/m 44 jaar 29% · 0 t/m 14 jaar 18%
Heritage & protection
- Green coverage
- 3%
- 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=950)
- Wooden pile
- 68%
- Other / unknown
- 12%
- Shallow (on ground)
- 10%
- Concrete pile
- 9%
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 Leidsebuurt-west?
Average property value in Leidsebuurt-west is € 481.000 (CBS 2024). For a current valuation of a specific property, contact us or check Adresdossier.
What is it like to live in Leidsebuurt-west?
Leidsebuurt-west consists mostly of single-family homes. This page lists data on residents, housing stock and amenities. For per-property reports see Adresdossier.
Buying a house in Leidsebuurt-west: what to look for?
When buying in Leidsebuurt-west, 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 Leidsebuurt-west: how to start?
For a property sale in Leidsebuurt-west (Haarlem), Makelaar Haarlem & Heemstede provides valuation, presentation and guidance through transfer. Contact +31 6 58714762 or [email protected].
Which real estate agent works in Leidsebuurt-west?
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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