Living in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk
Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk is city living in its most compact form, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 100% of the stock is flats.
At 4,743 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 Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk
The average home value (WOZ) in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk is €355,000, which puts it at #84 of 96 neighborhoods in Haarlem — 27% cheaper than most of the city, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Haarlem's cheapest buurt averages €263,000 and its priciest €1,309,000, so Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2016: €99,000 · 2017: €101,000 · 2018: €107,000 · 2019: €133,000 · 2020: €160,000 · 2021: €174,000 · 2022: €206,000 · 2023: €251,000 · 2024: €268,000 · 2025: €355,000
The direction of the market: between 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €99,000 to €355,000, up 259% — faster than the city as a whole (+126%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Only about 1 in Infinity homes here is owner-occupied (36% is social housing) — supply on Funda is structurally thin, which concentrates bidding on the few listings that appear. If you find a home here you like, being prepared (financing check done, valuation lined up) is worth more than in neighborhoods where something new lists every week.
Who lives here
Demographically, Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (58% of its 615 residents), followed by over-65s at 15%. More than half of all households (58%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 64% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 5 large supermarkets within a kilometer; there are about 11 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 8 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 1.8 km · library 0.3 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 (6 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 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.1 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.9 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; and at 0.5 cars per household, most residents simply don't own one — if you do, factor in permit costs and waiting lists before you buy.
Before you bid in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk
Before you bid in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk: 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, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Beyond that, 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 Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €355,000 (27% cheaper than most of Haarlem) and the neighborhood has 615 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk, Haarlem is €355,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk mostly owner-occupied or rental?
0% of homes in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk are owner-occupied and 100% are rentals, of which 36% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk rising?
Between 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk rose from €99,000 to €355,000 (+259%); 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 Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk?
36% of homes in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk were built before 2000 and 64% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk?
The average distance to a train station from Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk is 4.1 km; a large supermarket is 0.2 km away on average.
Is Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk an expensive part of Haarlem?
No — homes here cost about 27% less than in most of Haarlem, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 6 daycare locations within a kilometer. 10% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk?
Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk 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 62% 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.
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Closest in price — worth a look if Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03922101) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.