Living in Sportliedenbuurt
Sportliedenbuurt is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (44% houses).
With 11,357 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 Sportliedenbuurt
At €618,000 average WOZ value, Sportliedenbuurt ranks 23 out of 96 Haarlem neighborhoods on price — 27% 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 Sportliedenbuurt sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €278,000 · 2016: €296,000 · 2017: €319,000 · 2018: €369,000 · 2019: €414,000 · 2020: €460,000 · 2021: €494,000 · 2022: €532,000 · 2023: €627,000 · 2024: €586,000 · 2025: €618,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €278,000 to €618,000, up 122% — slower than the city as a whole (+131%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 54% owner-occupied against 46% rental, including 36% 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, Sportliedenbuurt is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (30% of its 1,680 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 25%. Households split into 39% singles and 33% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 38% 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 11 minutes' walk; there are about 16 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 14 min walk · GP 10 min · hospital 3.0 km · library 1.9 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 10 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (4 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 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 14 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.3 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
With 83% of homes built after 2000, insulation standards here are decent by default — but newer also means VvE service costs for apartments and less room to add value through renovation. Different math, not automatically better.
Before you bid in Sportliedenbuurt
Before you bid in Sportliedenbuurt: 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, in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price.
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 Sportliedenbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Sportliedenbuurt has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €618,000 (27% pricier than most of Haarlem) and the neighborhood has 1,680 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Sportliedenbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Sportliedenbuurt, Haarlem is €618,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Sportliedenbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
54% of homes in Sportliedenbuurt are owner-occupied and 46% are rentals, of which 36% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Sportliedenbuurt rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Sportliedenbuurt rose from €278,000 to €618,000 (+122%); Haarlem as a whole moved up 131% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Sportliedenbuurt?
17% of homes in Sportliedenbuurt were built before 2000 and 83% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Sportliedenbuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Sportliedenbuurt is 1.2 km; a large supermarket is 0.9 km away on average.
Is Sportliedenbuurt an expensive part of Haarlem?
Yes — homes in Sportliedenbuurt cost about 27% more than in most of Haarlem, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Sportliedenbuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 33% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Sportliedenbuurt?
Sportliedenbuurt 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 39% 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 very 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 Sportliedenbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03920601) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.