Living in Haarlemmerliede
Haarlemmerliede is quiet and low-density, and most of its 110 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 1,861 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 36% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
Haarlemmermeer (Hoofddorp and the surrounding polder towns) was built for Schiphol commuters — newer stock, wide streets and good highways. Aircraft noise contours differ street by street, so check the noise map for any specific address.
The housing market in Haarlemmerliede
At €695,000 average WOZ value, Haarlemmerliede ranks 7 out of 83 Haarlemmermeer neighborhoods on price — 44% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Haarlemmermeer's cheapest buurt averages €112,000 and its priciest €1,054,000, so Haarlemmerliede sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2019: €465,000 · 2020: €482,000 · 2021: €492,000 · 2022: €612,000 · 2023: €687,000 · 2024: €682,000 · 2025: €695,000
The direction of the market: between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €465,000 to €695,000, up 49% — slower than the city as a whole (+61%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 82% 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, Haarlemmerliede is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (34% of its 250 residents), followed by over-65s at 23%. Households split into 20% singles and 35% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 36% 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: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 2.9 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 43 min walk · GP 40 min · hospital 4.9 km · library 3.3 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 4 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (2 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 an 18-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 10-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.2 km away; households here average 1.3 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
92% 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 Haarlemmerliede
Before you bid in Haarlemmerliede: the soil here is Laagveengebied, 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 Haarlemmerliede a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Haarlemmerliede suits families with children and buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €695,000 (44% pricier than most of Haarlemmermeer) and the neighborhood has 250 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Haarlemmerliede?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Haarlemmerliede, Haarlemmermeer is €695,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Haarlemmerliede mostly owner-occupied or rental?
82% of homes in Haarlemmerliede are owner-occupied and 18% are rentals, of which 7% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Haarlemmerliede rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Haarlemmerliede rose from €465,000 to €695,000 (+49%); Haarlemmermeer as a whole moved up 61% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Haarlemmerliede?
92% of homes in Haarlemmerliede were built before 2000 and 8% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Haarlemmerliede?
The average distance to a train station from Haarlemmerliede is 2.4 km; a large supermarket is 2.9 km away on average.
Is Haarlemmerliede an expensive part of Haarlemmermeer?
Yes — homes in Haarlemmerliede cost about 44% more than in most of Haarlemmermeer, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Haarlemmerliede good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.3 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 35% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Haarlemmerliede?
Haarlemmerliede stands out for foundation risk, with Laagveengebied as the dominant soil. Around 41% 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 Haarlemmermeer
Closest in price — worth a look if Haarlemmerliede is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03942120) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.