Buying a home in Haarlemmerbuurt, Amsterdam.
The Haarlemmerbuurt is where you'll find families and young professionals who want to stay out of the city centre. The housing stock is mostly 19th-century workers' cottages and some larger period buildings, many with small gardens. What makes it work: Westerpark is right there, and Kinkerstraat is lined with proper neighbourhood cafés and restaurants run by people who actually live here. It feels less touristy than much of Amsterdam, yet you're ten minutes from Central Station.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Haarlemmerbuurt
Pros:
- Direct tram connection to Central Station via lines 3 and 10, no transfers needed
- Many original 1930s apartments with high ceilings and large windows, less heavily renovated than De Pijp
- Kinepolis cinema and various casual restaurants on Kinkerstraat, without the tourist crowds of the Red Light District
- Westerpark within walking distance: real green space where Amsterdammers actually spend time, not just tourists
- Lower house prices than comparable neighborhoods like De Pijp or Jordaan
Cons:
- Kinkerstraat can be noisy in the evenings, especially around the cafés and nightlife spots
- Frequent bicycle theft; your bike must always be locked, even in your own hallway
- Limited parking; many residents don't own cars but those who do search for a long time
- Noise from trams on Haarlemmermeerstraat and Kinkerstraat, especially at night
- Lots of student housing and high turnover; less stable community feel than neighborhoods like Oud-West
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 110.02
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 1,010
- Residential burglary
- 36
- Theft
- 280
- Violence and threats
- 99
- Vandalism and public order
- 106
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Haarlemmerbuurt offer?
When you buy in Amsterdam, you're not just getting a house, you're joining a neighbourhood with its own rhythm. Most homes date from the 17th and 18th centuries, so expect narrow staircases, low ceilings, and windows overlooking canals or streets. Your neighbours are a mix: families rooted here for generations, young professionals, artists. Public transport works well, but most Amsterdammers simply cycle everywhere. What matters: it's busy, prices are steep, and you're paying for the location.
Buying agent in Haarlemmerbuurt
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Housing market Haarlemmerbuurt
The real estate market in Amsterdam shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 3,486, compared to 3,396 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 658,000 euros, compared to 671,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter this quarter was 8,559 euros, compared to 8,625 euros last quarter. The average list price this quarter was 622,000 euros, compared to 629,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting ongoing demand in the market.
Updated: June 2026
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