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Description of neighbourhood: West - Haagpoort
Haagpoort (Breda West) is a quite densely populated part of Breda. There are many small houses amongst which a large amount falls in the category of social houses. Of course there are exceptions such as the houses at the Weerijssingel. These are quite spacious. More than 50% of the houses are from the period 1906-1945 and 10% is from even before that time. The district has only a few green elements. The main ones are the borders of the river the Aa or Weerijs along the Weerijssingel, the green area along the Amstelstraat and some trees along and in between the main roads. The most important shopping facilities are along the Haagweg and the Nieuwe Haagdijk. Moreover the inhabitants use the facilities of the district of Tuinzicht and the shopping centre Lunet (corner of Weerijssingel and Lunetstraat). Haagport has about 2.100 residents.
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.
- Active trend follower 35%
- Ordinary labourer 24%
- Social senior 22%
Description of neighbourhood residents: West - Haagpoort
a. Active trend follower 35%
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.
b. Ordinary labourer 24%
Socio-demograghic
The families of the type “Ordinary labourer” generally exists from 2 up to 4 persons. It are especially families with older children or families without children of 35 years or parent. The breadwinner has generally lower or middle profession training and entering the family are followed below modal to modal.
Lifestyle
In its free time “Ordinary labourer” reads illustrated magazines for youth, men - and gossip magazines. Furthermore the television pleases relatively much. Not only football though. There is looked at to senders where many game programmes are to see. Quiz, show - and amusement programmes and watching a video every ones in a while.
c. Social senior 22%
Socio-demograghic
“De sociale senior” is frequently living alone. This type is 55 years and above, but generally a little older. They frequently live in a smaller house. Because this type often no longer works (fulltime) they have generally an average or below average income.
Lifestyle
A sober life style is characteristic for “De sociale senior”. Playing bridge, handwork or making puzzles is alternated with voluntary work. They are working hard to remain healthy. The magazines they read are Plus (magazine for older people), magazines about health and Het Beste. The radio is tuned to Radio1, 4 and 747 AM.
Neighbourhood resident statistics: West - Haagpoort
| single 55+ y/o | 20% | |
| Single,< 35 year | 16% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 13% | |
| children, youngest 13+ y/o | 11% | |
| childless <35 y/o | 11% | |
| children, youngest <5 y/o | 9% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 8% | |
| single 35-54 y/o | 7% | |
| children, youngest 6-12 y/o | 4% |
| Below average | 45% | |
| Average | 41% | |
| 1,5 x average | 6% | |
| 2 x average | 6% | |
| 2,5 x average or more | 3% | |
| Junior secondary vocational education | 22% | |
| Higher vocational education | 20% | |
| Intermediate vocational training | 16% | |
| Primary school | 16% | |
| Lower general secondary education | 13% | |
| School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory | 11% | |
| University education | 2% | |
