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

Together with Prinsenbeek, the neighbourhood of Haagse Beemden is situated in Breda North-West. The Haagse Beemden is composed of the neighbourhoods 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.

In this area of Heksenwiel you can mostly find low buildings. There are many young families. This neighbourhood has been constructed at the beginning of the 90s. The presence of the ‘Asterdplas’ (lake) and the Haagse Beemdenbos (forest) makes this location a particular nice place to live.
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 37%
  • Social senior 21%
  • Active trend follower 10%
Description of neighbourhood residents: Noord-West (Haagsebeemden) - Heksenwiel

a. Average family 37%


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. Social senior 21%


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.

c. Active trend follower 10%


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.

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

Household
childless 35-54 y/o
22%
children, youngest 13+ y/o
19%
children, youngest 6-12 y/o
14%
single 55+ y/o
13%
children, youngest <5 y/o
10%
childless 35-54 y/o
7%
childless <35 y/o
7%
single 35-54 y/o
6%
Single,< 35 year
1%
Income
Average
32%
Below average
24%
1,5 x average
24%
2 x average
12%
2,5 x average or more
8%
 
 
 
 
Education
Intermediate vocational training
28%
Higher vocational education
23%
Lower general secondary education
21%
Junior secondary vocational education
12%
School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory
7%
University education
6%
Primary school
4%
 
 
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