Living in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost
Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (63%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 6,898 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost
The average home value (WOZ) in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost is €547,000, which puts it at #35 of 96 neighborhoods in Haarlem — 13% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Haarlem's cheapest buurt averages €263,000 and its priciest €1,309,000, so Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2016: €195,000 · 2017: €216,000 · 2018: €280,000 · 2019: €340,000 · 2020: €378,000 · 2021: €411,000 · 2022: €462,000 · 2023: €539,000 · 2024: €534,000 · 2025: €547,000
The direction of the market: between 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €195,000 to €547,000, up 181% — faster than the city as a whole (+126%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 73% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (35% of its 1,820 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 24%. 40% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.2 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 32% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 5 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 13 min walk · GP 11 min · hospital 3.6 km · library 2.1 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: the nearest primary school is 12 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (3 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 3-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 6-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 0.5 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 63% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost
Before you bid in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, 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, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €547,000 (13% pricier than most of Haarlem) and the neighborhood has 1,820 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost, Haarlem is €547,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
73% of homes in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost are owner-occupied and 27% are rentals, of which 4% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost rising?
Between 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost rose from €195,000 to €547,000 (+181%); 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 Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost?
63% of homes in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost were built before 2000 and 37% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost?
The average distance to a train station from Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost is 1.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost an expensive part of Haarlem?
Yes — homes in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost cost about 13% more than in most of Haarlem, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.0 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 40% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost?
Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 78% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Haarlem
Closest in price — worth a look if Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03920405) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.