Living in Landenbuurt
Landenbuurt is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (26% houses).
With 10,628 residents per km², you will know your streets are alive — and so will your ears; visit on a Friday evening before you commit.
Haarlem is effectively Amsterdam's most beautiful suburb: historic streets, its own city identity, a 15-minute train into Amsterdam — and prices that reflect exactly that combination. Competition for period homes is intense.
The housing market in Landenbuurt
At €306,000 average WOZ value, Landenbuurt ranks 87 out of 96 Haarlem neighborhoods on price — 35% below the city median, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Haarlem's cheapest buurt averages €246,000 and its most expensive €1,227,000, so Landenbuurt sits in the budget band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €146,000 to €343,000, up 135% — faster than the city as a whole (+126%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 50% owner-occupied against 49% rental, including 30% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Landenbuurt is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (34% of its 2,210 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 27%. Households split into 51% singles and 28% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 47% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 3 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 5 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 1.3 km · library 1.4 km · 2 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: 3 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (5 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.0 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.6 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
87% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Landenbuurt
Before you bid in Landenbuurt: much of Haarlem sits on soft soil, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, the price gap with the rest of Haarlem is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Landenbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Landenbuurt suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €306,000 (35% below the Haarlem median) and the neighborhood has 2,210 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Landenbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Landenbuurt, Haarlem is €306,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Landenbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
50% of homes in Landenbuurt are owner-occupied and 49% are rentals, of which 30% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Landenbuurt rising?
Between 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Landenbuurt rose from €146,000 to €343,000 (+135%); Haarlem as a whole moved up 126% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Landenbuurt?
87% of homes in Landenbuurt were built before 2000 and 13% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Landenbuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Landenbuurt is 4.0 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Landenbuurt an expensive part of Haarlem?
No — average home values are 35% below the Haarlem median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Landenbuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 28% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Haarlem
Closest in price — worth a look if Landenbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03921804) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.