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Description of neighbourhood: Zuid - IJpelaar
The IJpelaar ( Breda South) used to be part of Bavel. There are about 5.500 inhabitants. This area has been constructed between 1962 and 1970. In this area are low buildings as well as flat blocks. Most of the streets in the neighbourhood are named after castles and mansions. It is a pleasant and well maintained area. There is little social cohesion, the inhabitants mostly keep to themselves. In a central location in this neighbourhood there is the mall “De Burcht” where you can go for your daily groceries. Moreover there is a “supermarket” at the Trumpi gas station which is opened seven days a week.
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.
- Social senior 40%
- Average family 35%
- Conscious hedonist 10%
Description of neighbourhood residents: Zuid - IJpelaar
a. Social senior 40%
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.
b. Average family 35%
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...
c. Conscious hedonist 10%
Socio-demograghic
“Conscious hedonist” is at least middle aged. Generally they have older children still living at home or already out of the house. They have completed a higher education and belong to the upper social classes. The high income ensures that the “De bewuste Bourgondiër” can enjoy life without any financial limits.
Lifestyle
“Conscious hedonist” enjoys life to the max! Culture, antiques, investments, luxury cars, theatre, art, bridge, a political discussion and of course a good bottle wine can endure the approval of this bourgondiër. Especially golf, hockey, tennis, skiing and sailing are popular sports. They read much: a good book or an informative article.
Neighbourhood resident statistics: Zuid - IJpelaar
| childless 35-54 y/o | 30% | |
| single 55+ y/o | 28% | |
| children, youngest <5 y/o | 10% | |
| children, youngest 13+ y/o | 10% | |
| single 35-54 y/o | 7% | |
| children, youngest 6-12 y/o | 5% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 4% | |
| childless <35 y/o | 3% | |
| Single,< 35 year | 3% |
| Below average | 31% | |
| Average | 31% | |
| 1,5 x average | 17% | |
| 2 x average | 15% | |
| 2,5 x average or more | 7% | |
| Higher vocational education | 28% | |
| Intermediate vocational training | 21% | |
| Lower general secondary education | 17% | |
| School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory | 10% | |
| University education | 9% | |
| Primary school | 8% | |
| Junior secondary vocational education | 7% | |
