Potgieterbuurt, Haarlem

Potgieterbuurt Part of the Amsterdamsewijk district in Haarlem. Home to 1,895 residents. €470k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 1,895 residents
• Average home value (WOZ): €470k
• Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
• Composite grade: C
• Crime rate: 34.8 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest primary school: Basisschool St Franciscus, 145 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 154 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Owner-occupied share: 53%
• Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
• Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
• Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Potgieterbuurt safe?

Potgieterbuurt recorded 66 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 34.8 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Haarlem median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Potgieterbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Potgieterbuurt is €470k. Recent Haarlem sale prices average 14% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €537k.

What schools are in Potgieterbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool St Franciscus, 145 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 4 primary schools lie within 800 m.

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers 2025, Politie 47022NED trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-09-05. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.