Liesbos
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Description of neighbourhood: West - Liesbos
The area of Liesbos (Breda West) is situated around the church of Pastoor van Ars (1928). In this very green area are many large and impressive houses. Further you can find in this wonderful area about two cafés / restaurants to enjoy the attractive surroundings. Liesbos has about 750 inhabitants.
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.
- Ambitious entrepreneur 85%
- Traditional countryside hedonist 10%
- Conscious hedonist 5%
Description of neighbourhood residents: West - Liesbos
a. Ambitious entrepreneur 85%
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.
b. Traditional countryside hedonist 10%
Socio-demograghic
“De traditionele plattelandsgenieters” are generally (large) families or families where the children already left the house. The breadwinner has generally followed a middle profession based education. The family has an average (modal) income, which is spent directly on behalf of the family.
Lifestyle
Much free time is spent in the garden or with jobs in house. Good tips come from the illustrated magazines specially for the garden and for handy people. More than average religion plays a role in the family life. And sometimes “De traditionele plattelandsgenieter” loves to make a ride on the motor cycle.
c. Conscious hedonist 5%
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: West - Liesbos
| Single,< 35 year | 21% | |
| children, youngest 13+ y/o | 19% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 18% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 18% | |
| children, youngest 6-12 y/o | 10% | |
| single 55+ y/o | 7% | |
| single 35-54 y/o | 3% | |
| children, youngest <5 y/o | 2% | |
| childless <35 y/o | 1% |
| 1,5 x average | 44% | |
| 2,5 x average or more | 15% | |
| Average | 14% | |
| 2 x average | 14% | |
| Below average | 13% | |
| Higher vocational education | 39% | |
| Intermediate vocational training | 29% | |
| School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory | 10% | |
| Junior secondary vocational education | 10% | |
| University education | 6% | |
| Lower general secondary education | 5% | |
| Primary school | 1% | |



