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Description of neighbourhood: Noord-West (Haagsebeemden) - Gageldonk

The district of Haagse Beemden is situated together with Prinsenbeek in Breda North-West. The Haagse Beemden are composed of the areas Gageldonk, Kievitsloop, Kesteren, Muizenberg, Heksenwiel, Asterd and Kroeten. This district has been constructed in the 80s and 90s of the last century. The municipal area has been integrated into the landscape. The district is sort of divided from the rest of the city by an industrial area in between. The Haagse Beemden has in total 28.000 inhabitants. The facilities are scattered equally amongst all the different neighbourhoods. Amongst others there are a few shopping centres, primary schools, community centres, sports associations and child care.

The attractive neighbourhood of Gageldonk has been built in the 80s. Gageldonk is the oldest neighbourhood of North-West Breda. There is a lot of green.
Here follows a description of the three most common types of residents. The description is based on an average of stereotypes and thus it is very possible that you can not identify yourself with any.
  • Average family 67%
  • Active trend follower 24%
  • Ambitious entrepreneur 5%
Description of neighbourhood residents: Noord-West (Haagsebeemden) - Gageldonk

a. Average family 67%


Socio-demograghic
Of course this are families with children! The breadwinner has often had a profession based education and both partners have a job. This “Gemiddelde gezin” has an average up to above average income, which is easily spend having a busy family life.

Lifestyle
In this household the children play a central role. Activities with the children, garden and do-it-yourself jobs in the house are common activities. Also the media (television, radio and magazines) are family based. "Het Gemiddelde gezin" likes to go camping. Obviously the camp-site is the spot where children spend the best holidays...

b. Active trend follower 24%


Socio-demograghic
“De actieve trendvolger” are singles or families without children. They live in a flat or apartment. They have an average or below average income, and they spent their money well thought of. Generally they have followed a midlevel (MBO-HBO) education.

Lifestyle
“De actieve trendvolger” likes to go out. This type has a focus on body & health, goes to the Gym and is active in squash or skiing. TV stations like TMF/MTV and Radio538 are listened to very often, so they stay informed on nowadays smashing hits! And of course they read trendy magazines to keep informed about everything that is new & trendy.

c. Ambitious entrepreneur 5%


Socio-demograghic
“Ambitious entrepreneur” has often a family with children (sometimes they already left the house). They are independent entrepreneurs, directors, managers or workers in higher positions within company. They have reached this position simply by hard work. Financially they have a good life. Their higher income is spend generously for the family and to beautiful things.

Lifestyle
In its free time he (or his family members) is playing golf and hockey or they go horsebackriding. “Ambitious entrepreneur” is showing interest in antiques, investing, wines and reading books and magazines. He possesses a lot of audio/video equipment and if there something new on the market he is one of the first to try and buy.

Neighbourhood resident statistics: Noord-West (Haagsebeemden) - Gageldonk

Household
children, youngest 13+ y/o
22%
Single,< 35 year
20%
children, youngest <5 y/o
13%
children, youngest 6-12 y/o
10%
childless 35-54 y/o
9%
childless <35 y/o
8%
childless 35-54 y/o
7%
single 55+ y/o
7%
single 35-54 y/o
6%
Income
Average
41%
Below average
25%
1,5 x average
21%
2 x average
7%
2,5 x average or more
6%
 
 
 
 
Education
Intermediate vocational training
30%
Higher vocational education
29%
School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory
12%
Lower general secondary education
11%
Junior secondary vocational education
8%
University education
7%
Primary school
3%
 
 
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